Sprouted Moong Curry/Goan Mooga Gathi - Ganesh Chaturthi Special

🌱 Sprouted Moong Curry – A Nourishing & Flavorful Delight

If you’re looking for a comforting, protein-packed Indian dish that pairs beautifully with rice or puri, this Sprouted Moong Curry is just what you need. It's wholesome, rich in flavors, and surprisingly easy to prepare.

In this post, I’ll walk you through everything – from how to sprout moong at home to crafting a delicious, aromatic gravy with freshly ground spices and coconut.

🛒 Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

• Whole green moong (sprouted)
• Freshly grated coconut – 2–3 tbsp
• Turmeric (haldi) powder
• Dry red chillies
• Tamarind paste
• Coriander (dhaniya) seeds
• Cumin (jeera) seeds
• Cardamom (elaichi)
• Cloves (laung)
• Cinnamon (dalchini)
• Black pepper (kali mirch)
• Green chillies – 2, slit
• Salt – to taste
• Sugar – to taste

For Seasoning (Tadka):

• Oil
• Asafoetida (hing)
• Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves

🌿 How to Make Sprouted Moong at Home

1. Wash and soak the whole green moong in water for 7–8 hours or overnight.
2. In the morning, drain the water and wrap the moong in a soft, clean cloth to form a potli (bundle).
3. Place the potli in a bowl, cover it, and let it rest in a warm place for 8–10 hours.
4. Check after that — you’ll find beautifully sprouted moong beans, ready to use.

🍲 Method – Let’s Cook!

Step 1: Boil the Sprouts

• Add sprouted moong and 2 slit green chillies to a pressure cooker.
• Cook for 1 whistle to keep the moong soft but intact.

Step 2: Make the Masala Paste

Grind the following ingredients into a smooth paste:

• Fresh coconut
• Turmeric
• Dry red chillies
• Tamarind paste
• Coriander seeds
• Cumin seeds
• Cardamom
• Cloves
• Cinnamon
• Black pepper

Step 3: Prepare the Gravy

• Add the ground paste to the boiled moong in the cooker.
• Turn on the flame and mix well.
• Add salt and sugar to taste.
• Let it simmer and boil for 5–8 minutes.

Step 4: Tempering (Tadka)

• Heat oil in a small pan.
• Add asafoetida, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.
• Let them splutter, then pour over the moong curry.
• Mix well and turn off the heat.

🍛 Serving Suggestions

Your Sprouted Moong Curry is ready to enjoy!

Serve it hot with:

• Steamed rice
• Jeera rice
• Puri or chapati

This dish is perfect for lunch or a light dinner – nutritious, hearty, and packed with flavor!