Indian, Stew

Mung beans in coconut curry

This dish tastes like nothing I’ve tasted before! I think it may be the toasted cumin seeds which give a special flavor, or it may be a combination of all the ingredients. So it’s hard for me to explain what it tastes like, you simply have to trust me that it is good and try it for yourselves! (The recipe is inspired from Vikram Vij’s recipe from the cookbook Vij’s at Home.)

Serves 6

3 dl dried mung beans
500 g passata
4 dl coconut milk
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp caraway seeds
2 tbsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
2 tsp herb salt
1 pinch of cayenne pepper
1 handful cilantro, chopped
Oil for frying (eg rapeseed oil)

Cook the beans according to the instructions on the package. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the cumin seeds one minute. Add garlic and ginger and fry for another minute. Stir in the passata, coconut milk, and all the dry spices and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Add the beans and cilantro and bring it to a boil again. Serve the curry with brown rice.

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