Name: Green Gram Masala recipe by Vasuyavana at BetterButter
Prep time: 240 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Green gram 1 cup; Onion sliced 1, finely sliced; Garlic 6 pods; Ginger 1 inch grated; Green chilies 2 slit; Capsicum 3 tbsp chopped optional; Tomatoes 2 medium sized; Salt 1 tsp; Red chili powder 1/2 tsp; Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp; Coriander powder 1/2 tsp; Fennel seeds powder 1/2 tsp; Cumin Powder 1/2 Tsp; Garam masala 1/2 tsp; Juice of Lemon - 1; 2 tbsp oil/butter

ABOUT Green Gram Masala RECIPE

Green gram masala tastes best with Roti, Pav and toasted bread.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Green gram 1 cup
Onion sliced 1, finely sliced
Garlic 6 pods
Ginger 1 inch grated
Green chilies 2 slit
Capsicum 3 tbsp chopped optional
Tomatoes 2 medium sized
Salt 1 tsp
Red chili powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds powder 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder 1/2 Tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Juice of Lemon - 1
2 tbsp oil/butter

Instructions

Soak Green gram for 4-6 hrs. Alternatively use green gram sprouts
Boil Green gram dal for 15-20 mins until tender. Gently mash it.
Heat Oil/ Butter in a pan. Saute finely sliced onion until translucent
Saute 2 green chilies and Capsicum
Add ginger and garlic. Saute until aromatic
Add roughly chopped tomatoes and cook tender
Add salt, 1/2 TSP turmeric, red chilli powder, fennel seeds powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala
Add boiled green gram with enough water
Add Coriander leaves and mix well. Add crushed kasuri methi for additional flavor
Cook till the oil leave the sides of the pan. Switch off. Cover and rest for 15 minutes
Serve hot with Roti or Pav or toasted bread

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