Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

Dry Red Chilli

dried

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 unit

Tomato

finely chopped

1 tsp

Cumin Seeds

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Coriander Leaves

chopped

2 cup

Green Moong Sprouts

steamed

3 cloves

Garlic

0.25 tsp

Turmeric Powder

1 cup

Methi Leaves

roughly chopped

1 tsp

Jaggery

powdered

4 unit

Shallots

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Pressure cook the sprouted green gram for one whistle with a cup of water and keep aside.

Step 2
~3 min

Make a coarse mix of the shallots, garlic cloves, cumin seeds, and dry red chilli using a mortar and pestle.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.

Step 4
~3 min

Add the onions and sauté until translucent.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the pounded masala mix and sauté until the raw smell disappears.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, and salt; mix well.

Step 8
~3 min

Cook the fenugreek leaves to 3/4th, stirring occasionally, adding a bit of water if needed.

Step 9
~3 min

Continue stirring on low-medium heat until the fenugreek leaves are mostly done.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the cooked sprouted green gram and jaggery powder; mix well.

Step 11
~3 min

Simmer for about 5 minutes or until done, allowing any water to evaporate.

Step 12
~3 min

Garnish with coriander leaves; mix well and switch off the heat.

Step 13
~3 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of jaggery to your liking.

Soaking the sprouts before steaming can reduce bitterness.

Adding a squeeze of lemon juice at the end can brighten the flavors.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Akki Rotti

Serve as a side dish with rice and dal

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roti
Rice
Dal

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Karnataka, India

Cultural Significance

A common dish in Karnataka cuisine, often made with seasonal vegetables and sprouts.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch
Side Dish

Popularity Score

65/100

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