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Mangochi ki Sabzi ,Moong Daal Kofta Curry

2012-03-23 by Anjana Chaturvedi

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Mangochi ki sabzi -Lentil dumplings in mildly spiced tomato and curd gravy

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2.23 from 9 votes

Mangochi ki Sabzi /Moong Daal Kofta Curry

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: kofta
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Yellow Moong Daal
  • 4 Fresh Fenugreek / Hari Methi
  • 4 Tomatoes / Tamatar
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt/Curd
  • 18 Cashew nuts
  • 1 tsp Refined Flour / Maida
  • 15 Raisins / Kishmish
  • 5 Green Chillies / Hari Mirch
  • 1.5 inch Ginger / Adrak
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Coriander / Cilantro / Hara Dhaniya
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder / Dhaniya Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Fenugreek / Kasoori Methi
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder / Laal mirch powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala (whole)
  • 1 tsp Salt / Namak
  • 2 tsp Cooking Oil

Instructions

  • Soak moong daal for 2 hours. grind with 2 green chillies,ginger, 1/2 t.s cumin seeds and very little water to make a thick and fine paste.
  • Beat the batter well to make it lighter . now add asafoetida ,1/2 t.s salt , chopped fresh fenugreek.chopped 8 cashews and raisins. mix well.
  • In the same mixer jar (no need to wash after grinding moong daagrind chopped tomato ,green chilli ,ginger ,10 cashews and curd .take out in a bowl and add 1 t.s refined flour. Mix well.
  • Heat oil in a pan,make small fritters (kofta’from the daal batter and deep fry on medium flame to a golden brown colour.
  • Take 2 tbls oil in a pan ,add 3 cloves,2 green cardamom.2 bayleaves.1 cinnamon and 1/2 t.s cumin.
  • When start crackling add the ground tomato paste ,chilli powder.turmeric salt ,coriander powder ,kasoori methi and fry for 1 minute .
  • Add 2 glasses of water and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat .keep stirring
  • Add fried kofta’s and garam masala powder and cover and cook for 10 minutes on slow heat.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander.and serve hot.

Notes

Note–
you can make these kofta’s in a paniyaram pan for a low fat version.
serving suggestions-serve with naan,roti or boiled rice

Filed Under: Gravy dishes, Sabzi and Curries, Summer special, Uttar Pradesh Cuisine Tagged With: Indian Curries, Indian food, Indian recipes, Kadhi and Stews, Subzis and curries, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. themustardseed says

    2013-02-09 at

    This looks absolutely delicious! Have to try it.

  2. Roshni says

    2012-05-13 at

    Anjana, I tried this recipe, with slight changes. absolutely loved it

    http://arusuvai-kurippu.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/moong-dal-kofta-in-yogurt-gravy.html

  3. radha says

    2012-03-25 at

    Looks super!

  4. Maayeka says

    2012-03-24 at

    Yes Nupur you can steam them in a idli stand ,just add a pinch of baking soda in the batter before steaming or make them in a paniyaram maker.@Nupur

  5. Sadaf Afshan says

    2012-03-24 at

    Looks really tempting !

  6. Resh says

    2012-03-24 at

    delicious looking dish 🙂

  7. Resh says

    2012-03-24 at

    delicious looking dish 🙂

  8. Vegetarian Surprises says

    2012-03-24 at

    mouth watering !!

  9. Asmita says

    2012-03-24 at

    The kofta curry looks delicious! I love fenugreek leaves, they just give so much flavor.

  10. Hema says

    2012-03-24 at

    The curry looks so rich and delicious, never tried lofted with moong dal, awesome..

  11. Nupur says

    2012-03-23 at

    I wonder if I could prepare this without deep frying the Koftas.. can we steam them , have you tried that version ?

  12. Santosh Bangar says

    2012-03-23 at

    tasty nice color of curry

  13. maha says

    2012-03-23 at

    this looks really delicious n very new also….loved it….
    Maha

  14. Julie says

    2012-03-23 at

    Very yummy koftas with the delicious gravy,loved it!!
    Thanx a lot for linking it to my event..
    Cook in any recipe with Cilantro/Cumin as one of the main ingredients & rush it in my EP Series-Herbs n Spices
    Erivum Puliyum

  15. Maayeka says

    2012-03-23 at

    YES Anu ,you can add boiled and mashed potaoes or grated and steamed bottle gourd in these kofta's@ANU

  16. ANU says

    2012-03-23 at

    wow this is a very nice recipe…i recently had this at a friends place..but she mixed some potatoes into the moong dal….it was awesome…now i need to try this for sure!

  17. Alpana says

    2012-03-23 at

    Looks soooo delicious……feel like digging in.

  18. Reshmi says

    2012-03-23 at

    nice moong dal recipe… first time at your space… glad that I did, and following you.. do visit Noel collections

  19. Rasi says

    2012-03-23 at

    wow this is a nice one.. moong dal kofta's had never had them..

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  20. Meena says

    2012-03-23 at

    wow this kofta looks real yummy anjana

  21. Hamaree Rasoi says

    2012-03-23 at

    yummy looking kofta curry, I have never made koftas with moong dal..Looks inviting
    Deepa

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"Maayeka" means a mother's home. I am Anjana Chaturvedi, and I share on this blog traditional vegetarian and vegan recipes from India, that have been handed down to me from my mother, aunts, and grandmothers. All of these recipes are "Sattvic" - cooked without using any onions or garlics - which are known as "taamsic" or negative ingredients in Ayurveda. Hope you enjoy these recipes and feel free to reach out to me for any questions or feedback!

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