Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

Green Moong Sprouts

steamed

1 cup

Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves)

roughly chopped

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

1 unit

Tomato

finely chopped

0.25 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

1 tsp

Jaggery

powdered

2 piece

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

4 unit

Shallots

chopped

3 clove

Garlic

1 unit

Dry Red Chilli

1 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

Step 1
~3 min

Pressure cook the sprouted green gram for one whistle with 1 cup of water and set aside.

Step 2
~3 min

Coarsely mix shallots, garlic, cumin seeds, and dry red chili using a mortar and pestle.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat sunflower oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Step 5
~3 min

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

Step 6
~3 min

Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.

Step 7
~3 min

Add fenugreek leaves, turmeric powder, and salt to taste; mix well by sautéing.

Step 8
~3 min

Cook fenugreek leaves until 3/4th done, stirring occasionally. Add a bit of water if needed.

Step 9
~3 min

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

Step 10
~3 min

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

Step 11
~3 min

Simmer for about 5 minutes or until done and the water evaporates.

Step 12
~3 min

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

Step 13
~3 min

Serve hot as a side dish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

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 and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with rice and dal.

Serve with Akki Rotti or other Indian flatbreads.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Akki Rotti
Badanekai Yennegai Gojju
Indian Vegetable Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Karnataka, India

Cultural Significance

Commonly prepared in Karnataka households as a daily side dish. Represents the use of local and seasonal ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Quick and Easy

Popularity Score

65/100

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