Mooga Mole Randoi
Mooga Mole Randoi stands as a testament to the rich culinary tradition of GSB culture, offering a delightful experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup soaked and sprouted green moong
- 1 potato cubed
- Handful of bamboo shoots optional
To Grind:
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- Small lemon-sized tamarind
- 6-8 dried red chilies or to taste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 3-4 peppercorns
Tadka (Tempering):
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp crushed methi seeds
- 1/4 tsp hing
- Few curry leaves
Instructions
- In a pan, cook the soaked and sprouted green moong. When it starts boiling, the skin of the moong will float on top. Use a slotted spoon to remove the floating skin. Try to remove as much skin as possible. Once done, add cubed potatoes and bamboo shoots (if using) and cook until they are tender. Set aside.
- In a blender, grind grated coconut, coriander seeds, tamarind, dried red chilies, turmeric, and peppercorns into a smooth paste.
- Add the ground paste to the cooked moong, potatoes, and bamboo shoots. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
- In a separate pan, heat coconut oil for tempering. Add mustard seeds, crushed methi seeds, hing, and curry leaves. Allow them to splutter.
- Pour the tempering over the moong mixture and stir well.
- Simmer the mixture for some time, allowing the flavors to blend. Adjust salt and spice according to taste.
- Mooga Mole Randoi is ready to be served. Enjoy it with rice or chapati for a wholesome and nutritious meal!
Notes
Note:
Soak the moong in water for 8 hours. Drain the water the next day and place the moong in a sieve or holed colander. Cover the top with a lid and keep it in a warm and dark place to sprout soon. If you are living in cold climatic regions, it will take 2 days to sprout. Be sure to wash the moong the next day if it does not sprout; otherwise, you may encounter a nasty smell.
Once sprouted well, put the sprouts in warm water for 4-5 hours to help the skin come off easily. The following day, wash the sprouts, and they are ready to be cooked.