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Maharashtrian Moong Potato Curry Recipe

Best Maharashtrian Moong Potato Curry Recipe For Dinner

Shubham Nimbalkar
Looking for a healthy and quick dinner? Try this authentic Maharashtrian Moong Potato Curry Recipe! It is packed with flavour, vegan, and easy to make.
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 150 grams whole green gram moong, soaked for 8 hours
  • 1 medium potato peeled and chopped
  • 2 and 1/2 glasses warm water divided for boiling and gravy
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon small mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida hing
  • 8 to 10 fresh curry leaves
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1/2 inch ginger crushed
  • 5 to 6 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon dry grated coconut crushed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves chopped (divided)
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Kanda Lasun Masala or your favourite red chilli spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: In a pressure cooker, add the soaked green gram (moong) and chopped potato.
  • Step 2: Pour 1 glass of water into the cooker, add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt.
  • Step 3: Close the lid and cook for exactly 1 whistle on a low to medium flame. Let the cooker cool down naturally.
  • Step 4: Heat 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat.
  • Step 5: Once the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida, and curry leaves.
  • Step 6: Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns a light golden colour.
  • Step 7: Crush the ginger, garlic, dry coconut, and 1 tablespoon of coriander leaves into a coarse paste. Add this freshly ground paste to the pan and mix well.
  • Step 8: Toss in the chopped tomato and cook until it turns soft.
  • Step 9: Lower the flame and stir in 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Kanda Lasun Masala, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder, and salt to taste.
  • Step 10: Pour the perfectly boiled moong and potato mixture from the pressure cooker into the spiced masala.
  • Step 11: Add 1 and 1/2 glasses of warm water to adjust the consistency of your Maharashtrian Moong Potato Curry Recipe.
  • Step 12: Let the curry simmer on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until all the beautiful flavours blend together.
  • Step 13: Garnish with the remaining fresh chopped coriander leaves, and your curry is ready to serve!

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Keyword Batata Rassa, Moong Curry