Follow these steps for perfect results
Green Moong Sprouts
steamed
Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves)
roughly chopped
Onion
finely chopped
Tomato
finely chopped
Turmeric powder (Haldi)
Jaggery
powdered
Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
Sunflower Oil
Salt
to taste
Shallots
chopped
Garlic
Dry Red Chilli
Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Pressure cook the sprouted green gram for one whistle with 1 cup of water and set aside.
Coarsely mix shallots, garlic, cumin seeds, and dry red chili using a mortar and pestle.
Heat sunflower oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
Add the pounded masala mix and sauté until the raw smell of garlic and shallots disappears.
Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.
Add fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, and salt to taste; mix well by sautéing.
Cook fenugreek leaves until 3/4th done, stirring occasionally. Add a bit of water if needed.
Continue stirring on low-medium heat until methi leaves are mostly done.
Add the cooked sprouted green gram, jaggery powder, and mix well.
Simmer for about 5 minutes or until done and the water evaporates.
Garnish with coriander leaves, mix well, and switch off the heat.
Serve hot as a side dish.
Expert advice for the best results
Soaking the green gram before sprouting can reduce cooking time.
Adjust the amount of jaggery to balance the bitterness of the fenugreek leaves.
Serve with a side of yogurt or raita for a cooling effect.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Serve warm in a bowl, garnished with a sprig of fresh coriander.
Serve as a side dish with rice and dal.
Serve with Akki Rotti or other Indian flatbreads.
Cools the palate and aids digestion
Complementary to the spices without overpowering.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Commonly prepared in Karnataka households as a daily side dish. Represents the use of local and seasonal ingredients.
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