Gobhi mung

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupYellow split mung beans
⅔cupFinely chopepd onions
1tablespoonGrated ginger
2teaspoonsMinced garlic
⅓teaspoonTurmeric
3mediumsPotatoes, peeled, quartered
⅓smallHead cauliflower cut into florets
1teaspoonSalt
12tablespoonsGhee
1teaspoonCumin seeds
2eachesGreen chilies, seeded. shred
½teaspoonRed pepper
2teaspoonsLemon juice
2tablespoonsChopped coriander leaves

Directions

Wash mung beans. Put in a deep pot with onions, ginger, garlic, turmeric & 3 cups water. Bring to a boil & simmer for 15 minutes.

Add potatoes, cauliflower, salt & another 2 cups water. Cook for 15 minutes.

Heat ghee over high heat, when very hot, add cumin seeds & fry till they turn dark brown. Add chilies & red pepper & stir briefly. Pour contents into the stew. Add lemon juice & coriander leaves. Mix well. Serve with plain cooked rice.

Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"