Moogachi Usal

Moogachi UsaL

Mung Sprouts Stir Fry

Ingredients

3 cups Mung sprouts

salt to taste

1/2 tsp sugar

Tempering

2 tsp oil

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/4 tsp asafoetida
1-2 green chilies, slit

1 tbsp minced/grated/chopped ginger,

Garnish

2 tbsp chopped cilantro/coriander leaves

1 tbsp fresh coconut

Accompaniement

Lemon wedges

or
Plain yogurt

Method

1. Pressure cook sprouts for 2 whistles. Do not overcook. Let them cool down completely before proceeding.

2. Heat oil in a wok or kadai. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds,asafoetida and green chili.

3. As the seeds sizzle, add ginger. Saute for 2 minutes.

4. Now add cooked mung sprouts, salt and sugar. Add 1/4 cup water.

5. Let the sprout heat through and the water evaporate completely.

6. Garnish with coconut & cilantro.

7. While serving, let everyone select to top the usal with a fresh lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt.

Note -

1. You can cook the sprouts in the wok instead of pressure cooking before. In that case, add more water and cover with a lid.

2. Do not keep stirring more than necessary after sprouts arte added to avoid breaking of the sprouts.