Mooga Ros

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the moong. Allow them to sprout for 2 days.
2. 2
   Roast 1 onion along with coconut in 1 tbsp oil till brown. Leave aside to cool. Grind this coconut along with xacuti masala powder with water till a fine paste is formed. keep aside.
3. 3
   In a vessel, add, 2 tbsp oil, add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter, fry remainig 1/2 onion till soft.
4. 4
   Add the xacuti masala paste. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the sprouted moong, mix well.
6. 6
   Add about 1 1/2 -2 cups water along with slit green chilies. Allow it to cook till the moong are done.
7. 7
   Add salt as per taste.
8. 8
   Add coconut milk. (optional)
9. 9
   Sprinkle coriander leaves.
10. 10
    Ready!
11. 11
    Serve with Pao. (See recipe notes below for recipe link and other recipes using moong).