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Paalak Moong (Greens and Moong Bean Curry)

Ingredients Ingredients (use vegan versions): Greens (Spinach or other greens) Onions – cut into large strips Tomatoes Moong dhal (split de-husked green gram) Garlic-ginger paste Madras curry paste (available in Indian groceries) Green chillies…

Ingredients

Ingredients (use vegan versions):
  • Greens (Spinach or other greens)
  • Onions - cut into large strips
  • Tomatoes
  • Moong dhal (split de-husked green gram)
  • Garlic-ginger paste
  • Madras curry paste (available in Indian groceries)
  • Green chillies (serrano peppers) - cut into thin strips
  • Cumin seeds
  • Garam masala
  • Oil
  • Cilantro (coriander leaves)
Directions:

PS: I don''t indicate suggested portions here - you may wish to experiment with the the basic recipe and arrive at proportions that suit your taste.

1. Heat oil and lightly fry cumin, garlic-ginger paste and green chillies. Add onions and saute until onions turn light brown. Add garama masala and fry for a few minutes more.

2. Add to the above finely diced (or pureed) tomatoes and curry paste, and cook until you get a smooth gravy.

3. Pressure cook moong beans and greens, add to the gravy and cook for a short while.

4. Garnish with cumin seeds lightly sauteed in butter and a few sprigs of cilantro leaves.

This dish can be served with naan (roti/chappathi) or with rice.