Mooga Ambat (Sprouted Indian Green Gram Curry)

Name: Mooga Ambat (Sprouted Indian Green Gram Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole green lentil (whole green moong); 1 1/2 cups coconut, freshly grated or desiccated; 1 -2 dried red chili; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon tamarind pulp, soaked in; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon oil; Seasoning; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 5 -6 fresh curry leaves; 1 whole red chilies or 1 onion, finely chopped and lightly fried (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup whole green lentil (whole green moong)
1 1/2 cups coconut, freshly grated or desiccated
1 -2 dried red chili
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon tamarind pulp, soaked in
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon oil
Seasoning
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
5 -6 fresh curry leaves
1 whole red chilies or 1 onion, finely chopped and lightly fried (optional)

1
Wash, soak and sprout the green lentils atleast 2 days ahead.
2
Boil the lentils in just enough water with salt till cooked but still firm and crunchy.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat oil on low flame in a frying pan.
5
Fry the fenugreek seeds in it for just a minute till light brown.
6
Stir in the whole red chilli.
7
Remove from flame.
8
Pour it over the grated coconut.
9
Grind the coconut alongwith the fenugreek seeds, chilli and tamarind to a smooth paste.
10
Combine the ground spice paste, boiled lentils, salt and a little water.
11
Bring to a boil and keep aside.
12
To season, heat the oil on low flame in a pan.
13
Add the mustard seeds and allow to splutter.
14
Once they stop spluttering, add the curry leaves and dry red chilli.
15
Pour the seasoning over the curry.
16
Alternately, season this curry with onion (finely chopped and lightly fried).
17
Serve hot with plain boiled rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup whole green lentil (whole green moong), 1 1/2 cups coconut, freshly grated or desiccated, 1 -2 dried red chili, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and more.

Yes, Mooga Ambat (Sprouted Indian Green Gram Curry) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!