Mangalorean Padengi Gassi Recipe - Green Moong Dal Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Mangalorean Padengi Gassi Recipe; do make sure you have some sprouts ready

Step 2: Click to see how to make sprouts at home

Step 3: Add the green moong sprouts, chopped onions and tomatoes into the pressure cooker

Step 4: Add the turmeric powder, salt, and 2-1/2 cups of water and mix everything well

Step 5: Cover the pressure cooker, place the weight on and cook until two whistles

Step 6: After two whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer the green moong for about 5 minutes

Step 7: Turn off the heat

Step 8: Allow the cooker to release its pressure naturally

Step 9: The Moong will continue to cook, as long as there is pressure in the cooker

Step 10: *Method to make the Gassi MasalaWhile the pressure is releasing; we will go ahead and make the gassi curry paste

Step 11: Place a small pan on medium heat; dry roast the red chilies, coriander seeds and cumin seeds until you smell the aromas coming out

Step 12: You don’t have to brown them too much

Step 13: Once done, switch off the gas and let it cool down

Step 14: Add the roasted condiments, along with the coconut to the blender

Step 15: Add 1/4 cup of warm water and blend into a smooth gassi paste

Step 16: *Making the Padengi GassiOnce the pressure is released from the pressure cooker; add the ground gassi masala to the cooked Sprouted Moong dal

Step 17: Stir well to combine

Step 18: Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 19: Place the pressure cooker on medium heat and start simmering the Padengi Gassi

Step 20: While the Padengi Gassi is simmering, we will make the seasoning

Step 21: In the same small pan where you dry roasted the chiles; heat a tablespoon of oil on medium heat

Step 22: Add the mustard seeds, urad dal, red chilies and allow them to roast and crackle

Step 23: Allow the dal to turn golden brown

Step 24: Once it's ready; add the garlic cloves and curry leaves

Step 25: Stir-fry for a few seconds until you can smell the aromas of garlic and pour the seasoning into the simmering Padengi Gassi (Green Moong Dal Gassi)Serve the Mangalorean Padengi Gassi Recipe/ Green Moong Dal Gassi along with Kadalai Manoli, Ghee Rice and Butter Milk to make a delicious lunch or dinner for your family