Mung Bean Curry Recipe

Mung Bean Curry on a plate, garnished with cilantro.

4.34 from 6 votes

Experience the exotic flavors of our Mung Bean Curry, a healthful blend of beans and spices, simmered to perfection in creamy coconut milk for a unique twist.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 232kcal

Author: Linda

Equipment

Lodge Dutch Oven

Ingredients

1 cup mung beans sorted (remove any debris)
1 onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
3 cups water
2/3 cup coconut milk
2 Tbsp. green curry paste
1/2 inch fresh ginger minced
1 clove garlic minced
1 tbsp. oil I used grapeseed
dash cayenne pepper
dash ground coriander
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Heat the oil in a 3-quart Dutch oven or large covered pot over medium-high heat.
When hot, add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until semi-translucent (about three minutes).
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute, stirring frequently so as not to burn the garlic.
Add the mung beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 60 seconds until slightly toasted.
Add the three cups of water, stir, and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2-3 minutes then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add in the chopped tomato, curry paste, coconut milk, and seasonings, then stir, re-cover, and cook until mung beans are tender and splitting out of their shells (another 5 minutes or so).
Add the spinach leaves and stir until wilted.
Taste the dish and add salt and pepper as desired (I added quite a bit of both).
Serve with rice and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Store Mung Bean Curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To freeze, store in your freezer for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

To reheat, warm it gently on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot throughout. If the curry seems too thick after storing, add a little water or coconut milk to reach the desired consistency. Microwave reheating is also an option, using a microwave-safe dish and stirring halfway through heating.

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