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Mung bean curry in a bowl with cilantro on top.

Mung Bean Curry

Keri Bevan
Move over lentils, mung beans are here. This mung bean curry is seriously the best mung bean recipe EVER. Mung beans are healthy, healthy, healthy - and this curry is packed with flavor!
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups dried mung beans
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes *optional
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped
  • handful fresh coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Optional Garnishes

  • handful cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Wash the mung beans and remove any stones (no need to soak). Transfer them to a medium size saucepan. Add 6 cups of water and a pinch of baking powder. Bring to a hard boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes. *see note 1
  • While the mung beans are cooking, heat the coconut oil in a large pot. Saute the onions for 3-4 minutes. Add, the cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili flakes,salt and pepper. Saute for a further minute.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and saute for one minute more. Tip in the tomatoes and coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander and coconut yogurt.

Notes

  1. If you find that the water is evaporating too quickly, simply add a bit more until the mung beans are cooked.

❄️Storage Instructions

Refrigerator

Allow the curry to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Freezer

Allow your curry to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container or zip-lock bag. Label with the date for reference. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.

Thawing and Reheating

When ready to eat your mung bean curry, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat it on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally. You might need to add a little water or coconut milk if it thickens during freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 19gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 560mgPotassium: 1254mgFiber: 13gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 9mg
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