Gujarati Mung Bean Curry
 
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This one pot recipe is full of protein, spices and warm comforting flavors. Here’s a quick and easy version which will have you feeding your family a healthy and nutritious dinner in no time.
Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Gujarati
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon rye (mustard seeds)
  • 1 pinch or ⅛ teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
  • ½ teaspoon haldi/urder (turmeric powder)
  • ½ teaspoon lal mirch (cayenne pepper)
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes diced
  • 3 small cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2-3 small green chilies finely minced (adjust according to spice preference)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons (dhania powder) dry coriander powder
  • 1 medium lime
  • 1 cup dry mung beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 sprigs fresh cilantro (coriander) chopped
Instructions
  1. Turn on InstaPot to SAUTE mode
  2. Add oil, cumin seeds and mustard seeds- allow to to pop for 1 minute
  3. Add in asafoetida, turmeric powder and cayenne pepper
  4. Add onions and allow to saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent -stir regularly
  5. Add tomatoes, garlic, green chilies, salt, coriander powder, lime juice and stir well
  6. Allow to saute for 2 minutes- stir regularly
  7. Add mung beans
  8. Add water
  9. Press CANCEL button on InstaPot
  10. Set pot to MANUAL mode
  11. Set to HIGH PRESSURE
  12. Set timer to 14 minutes (for firmer mung beans) or 16 minutes (for softer,broken up mung beans)
  13. Place lid on pot and lock
  14. Turn vent on lid to CLOSE VENT
  15. Once done, manually release the steam by opening the vent. BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
  16. Garnish with fresh cilantro and extra lime juice (if desired)
Notes
Add more chilies if you want a spicier dish
Add a teaspoon of brown sugar if you want a hint of sweetness
Add extra lime juice for added tartness

Serve with rice, roti, paratha or eat as a soup!
Recipe by Instapottin' With Poonam at https://www.instapottinwithpoonam.com/gujarati-mung-bean-curry/