Mung beans & basmati rice stew

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Whole mung beans
cup Basmati rice
1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
½ teaspoon Cayenne
1 tablespoon Coriander
cup Plum tomatoes, chopped
6 cups Water or stock
1 tablespoon Mustard seeds
2 tablespoons Corn oil
teaspoon Salt
4 tablespoons Cilantro, dill or basil chopped
2 cups Zucchini
cup Green beans
cup Bell pepper
Freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

STEW

SEASONED OIL

Preheat oven to 375F. Sort through beans & rice. Combine in a strainer & rinse well. Transfer to a heavy casserole with spices, tomato, water, salt & half of the herbs. Cover & bake for 20 minutes. Stir in vegetables, partially cover & bake until most of the liquid has been absorbed & teh beans & rice are butter soft, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven & set aside.

Place mustard seeds in a small pan over moderate heat, cover &, shaking the pan, fry till they sputter. When they stop sputtering, remove from heat & add half the oil.

Just before serving, stir in remaining herbs & seasoned oil & add pepper.

Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"

Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 05-08-95

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