Beans Moong Dal Curry (Beans with Split Green Gram)

        

     

          This is a simple homemade beans curry cooked with split moong dal (green gram lentil). I added some sambar powder to give a South Indian flavor. It is best relished as a side dish with rice or chapati. Made into a roll / frankie, they can be a great lunch box meal too. 

• 400 gms. Beans, chopped
• 1/2 cup split moong dal, lightly roasted
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tsp. urad dal (split black gram)
• 1 tbsp. chana dal (Bengal gram)
• 2 whole dry chilies, broken
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. sambar powder
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

          Boil the chopped beans and the roasted moong dal in water till the beans are soft. Keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and temper with the red chilies and mustard seeds. Allow it to splutter.

          Add the asafoetida, curry leaves, urad dal and chana dal. Sauté till the dals changes colour. Add the onion and garlic and sauté till light brown. Add the tomatoes now and fry till well blended.

          Add the boiled beans-moong dal, salt, turmeric powder and sambar powder and sauté for 2-3 minutes on low flame. 

          When done, add the lime juice and mix well. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves.