Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
1 cup

Green Moong Sprouts

1 cup

Fresh Coconut

grated

6 unit

Dry Red Chillies

0.25 tsp

Turmeric Powder

3 tbsp

Tamarind Water

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 cup

Water

as required

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

3 unit

Dry Red Chillies

1 tsp

Mustard Seeds

1 unit

Onion

thinly sliced

1 sprig

Curry Leaves

Step 1
~4 min

Grind coconut, dried red chilies with a little water into a paste.

Step 2
~4 min

Set the paste aside.

Step 3
~4 min

Boil sprouted green gram in enough water with turmeric powder and a little salt until cooked.

Step 4
~4 min

Ensure the green gram is tender but firm, avoiding a mushy consistency.

Step 5
~4 min

Add the ground coconut mix to the cooked green gram and cook for about 15 minutes on medium flame.

Step 6
~4 min

Add tamarind juice and continue cooking for another 8 minutes.

Step 7
~4 min

Heat oil in a separate pan.

Step 8
~4 min

Add onion slices and fry until golden brown.

Step 9
~4 min

Remove the fried onions from the flame and set aside.

Step 10
~4 min

Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.

Step 11
~4 min

Add dried red chilies and curry leaves, mix, and turn off the flame.

Step 12
~4 min

Add the tempering to the curry.

Step 13
~4 min

Turn off the flame.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve Muga Ambat.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soak moong sprouts overnight for faster cooking.

Adjust the number of red chilies to control the spice level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with rice or roti.

Serve as a side dish with a South Indian thali.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha
Bhindi Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Coastal Karnataka

Cultural Significance

Traditional dish of the region.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weekday Lunch
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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