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Uncle Bill’s Mung Bean Curry 🍲

Description: Dive into the flavorful world of Asian-inspired cuisine with Uncle Bill’s Mung Bean Curry. This hearty dish, crafted with love, combines the earthy richness of mung beans with aromatic spices and tangy tomatoes for a delightful culinary experience.

  • Category: Curries
  • Keywords: Beans, Asian, Indian, Weeknight
  • Servings: 4
  • Prep Time: 8 hours
  • Cook Time: 27 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 27 minutes

Ingredients:

Quantity Ingredient
1 Canola oil
2 Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 Black mustard seeds
1/4 Whole cumin seed
1/4 Turmeric
3/4 Crushed tomatoes
1 Garlic clove
1/2 Gingerroot
1/2 Ground coriander
1/2 Ground cumin
1/4 Granulated sugar
1/4 Salt
2 Water
1/4 Fresh cilantro leaves

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 215.2
  • Fat Content: 3.4g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol Content: 0mg
  • Sodium Content: 275mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 34.7g
  • Fiber Content: 10.4g
  • Sugar Content: 2.1g
  • Protein Content: 13.7g

Instructions:

  1. In a medium-size saucepan, measure mung beans, cover with water, and let them soak overnight for optimal texture and flavor development.

  2. Heat canola oil and extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat.

  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine black mustard seeds, whole cumin seed, and turmeric.

  4. Add the spice mixture to the hot oil in the frying pan. Quickly cover the pan and fry for about a minute, shaking it occasionally until the seeds begin to pop, releasing their aromatic essence.

  5. To the frying pan, add crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground coriander, ground cumin, granulated sugar, and salt. Cook the mixture until it begins to bubble, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.

  6. Drain the soaked mung beans, rinse the saucepan, and return the beans to it.

  7. Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan containing the mung beans. Bring the water to a boil, cover the saucepan, and let the beans simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until they are tender and cooked through.

  8. Once the mung beans are cooked, drain them and add them to the flavorful mixture in the frying pan.

  9. Toss in fresh cilantro leaves and stir well to incorporate all the ingredients, allowing the vibrant flavors to come together harmoniously.

  10. Serve Uncle Bill’s Mung Bean Curry immediately, garnished with additional cilantro leaves if desired, and savor every spoonful of this aromatic and satisfying dish.

  11. Pro Tips: Feel free to experiment with different types of beans such as red kidney beans, black-eyed beans, or Garbanzo beans for a delicious variation. If you’re short on time, canned beans can be substituted; simply skip the overnight soaking step and proceed directly to cooking.

Unlock the secrets of this delightful curry, and let Uncle Bill’s Mung Bean Curry become a staple in your culinary repertoire, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressive gatherings with friends and family.

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