Karwar Style Muga Ambat Recipe (Moong Sprouts in Coconut Curry)
Karwar Style Muga Ambat Recipe (Moong Sprouts in Coconut Curry) is a curry recipe made from 'Muga' - which refers to the green gram which is mostly sprouted and used in recipes.The sprouted green gram is full of nutrients and is rich in fiber. Even during special occasions like marriages, the green gram curry is served as a side dish to be enjoyed along with rice.
Ingredients
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1 cup Green Moong Sprouts
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1 tablespoon Tamarind Paste
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1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Sugar
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Salt
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to taste
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To be roast and ground into smooth paste (with water)
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1/2 cup Fresh coconut
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grated
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2 Dry Red Chillies
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1 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
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For tempering
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1 teaspoon Oil
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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Asafoetida (hing)
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a pinch
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3-4 Curry leaves
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torn
Instructions
Step 1
To prepare Karwar Style Muga Ambat Recipe (Moong Sprouts in Coconut Curry), remove the skin of the green gram/moong sprouts by soaking them in water for 20 minutes and then rubbing off with hands
Step 2
One the moong sprouts are ready, heat a kadai/wok with oil and temper with mustard and curry leaves
Step 3
Add the onions, sugar and a pinch of salt and keep stirring over low heat till the onions turn brown
Step 4
Now add the sprouted green gram, tamarind pulp, turmeric powder and mix well and cook them covered over low flame for 5 minutes
Step 5
Open the lid and add 1 cup of water to the mixture
Step 6
In a mixer grinder, combine the coconut along with the coriander seeds, salt and red chillies and grind this along with some water to make a thick coconut paste
Step 7
Adjust salt and stir in the thick coconut paste into the curry
Step 8
Mix Muga Ambat well and allow them to cook for another 3-4 minutes and switch off
Step 9
Serve Karwar Style Muga Ambat (Moong Sprouts in Coconut Curry) with Steamed rice or poori and poriyal to enjoy your everyday meal
Step 10