Usal (A Mung-Bean Curry) Recipe

Name: Usal (A Mung-Bean Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mung beans cooked, reserve water; 1 medium onions chopped fine; 1 inch piece ginger grated; 3 each garlic cloves minced; 1 medium tomatoes chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 each green chili peppers optional; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pinch turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander ground; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 x lemon juice for garnish; 1 x cilantro chopped, for garnish; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup mung beans cooked, reserve water
1 medium onions chopped fine
1 inch piece ginger grated
3 each garlic cloves minced
1 medium tomatoes chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 each green chili peppers optional
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander ground
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 x lemon juice for garnish
1 x cilantro chopped, for garnish
2 teaspoons vegetable oil for garnish

1
Heat oil.
2
Add cumin seeds, green chile.
3
After seeds pop, add onions, ginger, garlic.
4
Saute until onions are pink.
5
Add tomato - saute some more.
6
Add the spice powders.
7
Fry briefly.
8
Add mung beans.
9
and maybe a cup of water.
10
Salt to taste.
11
Let simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes.
12
Garnish.
13
Serve with rice/flat breads.
14
Freezes well.

348

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mung beans cooked, reserve water, 1 medium onions chopped fine, 1 inch piece ginger grated, 3 each garlic cloves minced, and more.

Yes, Usal (A Mung-Bean 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!

Usal (A Mung-Bean Curry)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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