Green Moong (Mon Parippu)
INGREDIENTS
150g split green green mung beans (washed and soaked for about 30 minutes)
1 onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 cinnamon piece
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground mustard (or mustard paste)
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 crushed chilli
1 tbs olive oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup coconut milk
Salt to taste
METHOD
- Boil green mung beans in water, adding the spices
- Then add coconut milk and salt, let it simmer
- Then heat the oil in a separate pan and add garlic, onion, curry leaves, and crushed chilli
- When all becomes golden brown add to curry and mix well.
Serve with bread or rice