Maharastrian Moong Usal /Whole Moong Curry

Maharastrian usal is very versatile and nutritious preparation. Usal can be served for any meal of the day .This is one of my favorite maharastrian dishes. I cannot say how authentic my recipe is but i can sure say my family likes it .It can be served with pav , paratha or roti. Tastes good by itself too as a evening snack just sprinkle some sev over it .Usal i think is like sundal can be prepared with moong,moth,whole masoor etc.

Moong - 1 cup soaked and sprouted(sprouting is optional)

Onion - 1/2 cup chopped fine

Hot Green Chilli - 1 tsp chopped fine

Oil - 1 tbsp

Hing - 1/8 tsp

Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp

Turmeric - 1/8 tsp

Red Chili Pw - 3/4 tsp

Dhania Jeera Pw - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp

Amchur Pw - 1/4 tsp

Lemon Juice to taste

Salt to taste

Coriander Leaves - 2 tbsp chopped fine

Fresh Pomegranate Seeds - 2 tbsp (optional)

1. Wash and soak 1/2 cup of moong overnight

2. And sprout it.Sprouting is optional but sure adds to the nutritional value.

3. Heat oil add hing , mustard and cumin.

4. When mustard pops add ginger garlic paste and cook for two minutes.

5. Add onion and cook till golden.

6. Add turmeric , chilli pw , dhania jeera pw and cook for a sec.

7. Add sprouted moong and 3/4 cup of water.

8. Add salt , garam masala and amchur pw .

9. Cover and cook till the moong is tender but not mushy.

10. Add lemon juice to taste and mix well.

11. Before serving add chopped onion ,coriander leaves and pomegranate seeds.

I'm sending this MLLA - 18 hosted at cookingforallseasons started by susan .