Follow these steps for perfect results
Green Moong Sprouts
Fresh Coconut
grated
Dry Red Chillies
Turmeric Powder
Tamarind Water
Salt
to taste
Water
as required
Sunflower Oil
Dry Red Chillies
Mustard Seeds
Onion
thinly sliced
Curry Leaves
Grind coconut, dried red chilies with a little water into a paste.
Set the paste aside.
Boil sprouted green gram in enough water with turmeric powder and a little salt until cooked.
Ensure the green gram is tender but firm, avoiding a mushy consistency.
Add the ground coconut mix to the cooked green gram and cook for about 15 minutes on medium flame.
Add tamarind juice and continue cooking for another 8 minutes.
Heat oil in a separate pan.
Add onion slices and fry until golden brown.
Remove the fried onions from the flame and set aside.
Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
Add dried red chilies and curry leaves, mix, and turn off the flame.
Add the tempering to the curry.
Turn off the flame.
Serve Muga Ambat.
Expert advice for the best results
Soak moong sprouts overnight for faster cooking.
Adjust the number of red chilies to control the spice level.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Can be made a day ahead.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a dollop of ghee.
Serve hot with rice or roti.
Serve as a side dish with a South Indian thali.
Cools the palate.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional dish of the region.
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