Green gram also known as green mung bean is rich in fiber,protein and various nutrients. It is a very filling food and a single bowl can keep you full for hours. I have made a side dish for rotti/rice using this whole green gram. Please do try and leave your comments !
Preparation Time : Under 10 minutes
Cooking Time : Under 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
Whole green gram - 1 cup
Tomato - 1 medium size chopped finely.
Sambar Powder - 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida powder - as required
Salt - as required
Oil - 1 teaspoon
TO GRIND TO A PASTE:
Poppy seeds - 1 teaspoon(optional)
Ginger - 1 inch size chopped
Garlic - 2 to 3 cloves
Coconut powder - 3 tablespoon
METHOD:
1. Soak whole green gram over night and drain the water. In a pressure cooker, add 2 cups of water,chopped tomato,salt,oil,sambar powder and green gram and close the lid. Cook in high for 1 whistle. Then turn the flame to medium. Cook for 2 more whistles. Switch off the gas stove and let the pressure settle.
2. In the mean time, grind the items mentioned in the "To grind" section in to a smooth paste, by adding little water.
3. Add the above paste in to cooked green gram . Add water to your desired consistency and allow the mixture to boil, till the raw smell of ginger,garlic is gone and the mixture thickens.It may take about 3-4 min approx.
4. Switch off the stove. Sprinkle some asafoetida powder and mix well. This side dish taste extremely well with any type of food, be it rice , rotti or even bread !.
NOTES:
SEE ALSO: Panch mela dal, Aloo matar(gravy)
Preparation Time : Under 10 minutes
Cooking Time : Under 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
Whole green gram - 1 cup
Tomato - 1 medium size chopped finely.
Sambar Powder - 1 tablespoon
Asafoetida powder - as required
Salt - as required
Oil - 1 teaspoon
TO GRIND TO A PASTE:
Poppy seeds - 1 teaspoon(optional)
Ginger - 1 inch size chopped
Garlic - 2 to 3 cloves
Coconut powder - 3 tablespoon
METHOD:
1. Soak whole green gram over night and drain the water. In a pressure cooker, add 2 cups of water,chopped tomato,salt,oil,sambar powder and green gram and close the lid. Cook in high for 1 whistle. Then turn the flame to medium. Cook for 2 more whistles. Switch off the gas stove and let the pressure settle.
2. In the mean time, grind the items mentioned in the "To grind" section in to a smooth paste, by adding little water.
3. Add the above paste in to cooked green gram . Add water to your desired consistency and allow the mixture to boil, till the raw smell of ginger,garlic is gone and the mixture thickens.It may take about 3-4 min approx.
4. Switch off the stove. Sprinkle some asafoetida powder and mix well. This side dish taste extremely well with any type of food, be it rice , rotti or even bread !.
NOTES:
SEE ALSO: Panch mela dal, Aloo matar(gravy)
2 comments:
Looks good. Roti looks appealing as well!
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