However, there are other ways to use mung beans in cooking that are both delicious and nutritious. Here's a recipe for Mung Bean Porridge that you might like:<br /><br />Ingredients:<br />- 1 cup dried mung beans<br />- 4 cups water<br />- 1 teaspoon salt<br />- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil<br />- 1 small onion, chopped<br />- 2 cloves garlic, minced<br />- 1 teaspoon ground cumin<br />- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander<br />- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric<br />- 1/2 teaspoon paprika<br />- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper<br />- 1 tablespoon tomato paste<br />- 1 tablespoon lemon juice<br />- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish<br /><br />Instructions:<br />1. Rinse the mung beans in cold water and drain.<br />2. In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the mung beans and salt, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the mung beans are soft and the liquid has thickened into a porridge.<br />3. In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it's soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.<br />4. Add the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.<br />5. Add the tomato paste and lemon juice to the spice mixture, and stir well to combine.<br />6. Pour the spice mixture into the pot with the cooked mung beans, and stir well to combine. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.<br />7. To serve, ladle the mung bean porridge into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro.<br /><br />This Mung Bean Porridge is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be eaten as a main course or as a side dish. Mung beans are a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, making this dish both delicious and nutritious. I hope you enjoy making and eating this recipe!
