Moong(Cherupayar) Curry

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

• 1/4 kg Green gram Moong/Cherupayar
• 4 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
• 2 nos Onion sliced, big
• 1 nos Tomato sliced, big
• 1 tsp Ginger paste
• 1 tsp Garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Chilli powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cook moong separately by adding salt and boiled water.

2. Step 2

   When it is cooked (don`t allow it to become too soft), drain it.

3. Step 3

   Warm the oil in a kadai.

4. Step 4

   Add cumin seeds.

5. Step 5

   Add sliced onion and cook until it becomes light brown.

6. Step 6

   Add ginger-garlic paste and mix it well.

7. Step 7

   Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder along with sliced tomato and smash it well.

8. Step 8

   Add 1 cup of water and little salt to the gravy and Bring to a gentle boil.

9. Step 9

   Add the cooked moong and garam masala to this gravy. Stir everything together thoroughly.

10. Step 10

    Cover it with a lid and keep it on a low flame for about 20 minutes.

11. Step 11

    Remove from fire.

12. Step 12

    Serve while still hot with Chapathi, Appam, Roti or parotta.