Description
A heartwarming and creamy dish made with green mung beans, rich spices, and a velvety coconut sauce, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup green mung beans (sabut moong), soaked for at least two hours
- 1 teaspoon oil (or use a few tablespoons water to sauté to keep it oil-free)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 hot green chili (finely chopped)
- 1–2 teaspoons garam masala, berbere, or Madras curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or Indian red chili powder
- 1/4 cup canned tomato puree (or 2 fresh tomatoes, pureed)
- 14 oz can full-fat coconut milk (substitutable with cashew milk or water)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lemon or lime juice, for a pop of freshness
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and soak the mung beans if you haven’t done so already, then drain and set aside.
- Turn the Instant Pot on ‘Sauté mode’ at high and add the oil (or water). Once hot, add the chopped onion, garlic, green chili, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the onion is golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add in the spices: garam masala, black pepper, and cayenne. Mix and cook for another 15 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tomato puree and cook if using fresh tomatoes for an additional 2-3 minutes. Stir in the drained mung beans, water, coconut milk, and salt. Mix well.
- Switch off ‘Sauté mode’. Close the lid and set your Instant Pot to pressure cook for 35 minutes.
- After cooking, allow to naturally release the pressure, then gently stir and mash some mung beans against the sides for a creamy texture.
- Garnish with cilantro, lemon/lime juice, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or naan.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze for up to 3 months. Adjust spices to taste and feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: creamy mung beans, comforting recipe, vegetarian dish, Indian cuisine, healthy comfort food
