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Bean sprouts curry in white bowl with cilantro garnish and two spoons on the side.
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5 from 7 votes

Easy Bean Sprouts Curry

An easy and tasty Bean Sprouts Curry in a tomato-onion-garlic sauce. This is a vegan, gluten-free, soy-free recipe.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Bean Sprout Curry
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sprouted mung beans (or moth/matki beans)
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (finely diced)
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1-inch knob ginger (sliced)
  • 1-2 green chili peppers (like jalapeno or serrano. Use less or more depending on your preference for heat. Chop roughly).
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ cup cilantro (coriander leaves, chopped)
  • ½ cup grated coconut (can substitute with 1 cup coconut milk)
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon asafetida (hing), optional
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or wok
  • Add the mustard seeds and, when they crackle, add the asafetida, if using, then add the onions, turmeric, cayenne, if using, coriander powder, and coriander leaves.
  • Saute for a few minutes until onions start to just brown. Add the ginger, garlic, green chili peppers, cayenne, turmeric and cilantro. Mix well and saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and garam masala. Let the tomatoes release most of their liquid.
  • Add the uncooked, sprouted beans (precook the beans only if you use a larger bean like a chickpea or a kidney bean). Add the coconut and stir well.
  • Add 1 cup of water, bring to a boil, cover and let the curry cook about 30 minutes or until the beans are cooked. If you want more sauce, add more water.
  • Add the lemon juice.
  • Add salt to taste. Garnish with more cilantro if you wish.
  • Serve hot with chapatis or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg