Mooga Gathi: A Goan-Style Sprouted Moong Dal
By Deepali Verma
September 30, 2023
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Enjoy the authentic taste of Goan cuisine with this Mooga Gathi, made from sprouted moong dal. This dish offers a delightful blend of flavours and is a staple in Goan cooking.
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Ingredients
2 cups of sprouted moong 2 slit green chilies 1 cup grated fresh coconut 1 chopped onion 4-5 local Goan red chillies and 4-5 kashmiri red chillies ½ tbsp of turmeric powder Dry spices like 1 tbsp of coriander seeds 3-4 peppercorns 4-5 cloves ½ nutmeg ½ inch cinnamon 1 bay leaf ½ tbsp of turmeric powder 2 tbsp of garam masala 1 tbsp of salt 1 tbsp of mustard seeds 2 tbsp of coconut oil Handful of curry leaves Coin size jaggery
Step 1
In a vessel add moong, green chillies and salt and boil on medium flame till moong is 80% cooked.
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Step 2
Dry roast coconut and onion in a little oil. In a mixer jar, add coconut, onion, turmeric, red chillies, dry spices and blend smooth using water.
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Step 3
Once the moong are cooked well add the masala paste and jaggery and mix well. Let it simmer on medium flame for 3-4 mins till it comes to a boil.
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Step 4
For tadka, add coconut oil, mustard seeds and curry leaves in a tadka pan and let it splutter well. Add the tadka to the gravy and give a final mix!! Once done, serve hot and enjoy!!
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