Gobhi mung

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupYellow split mung beans
cupFinely chopepd onions
1tablespoonGrated ginger
2teaspoonsMinced garlic
teaspoonTurmeric
3mediumsPotatoes, peeled, quartered
smallHead 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"