Easiest Way to Make Indian Mung Beans

Indian Chickpeas

Whole mung beans will cook in about 45 minutes, and split mung beans take around 25 minutes to be tender.

Recipe Summary Indian Chickpeas

This is a typical Northern Indian recipe that is easy to make, and delicious. You will need to go to an Indian grocery to buy the masalas.

Ingredients | Indian Mung Beans

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup onion, chopped

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

⅛ teaspoon garam masala

2 teaspoons channa masala spice mix

1 large tomato, chopped

1 ½ cups water

2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

salt to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and ginger, and cook until browned. Stir in the garam masala, channa masala spice, tomato, water, and garbanzos; season to taste with salt. Bring to a simmer, the reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until garbanzos are very soft, about 20 minutes.

Info | Indian Mung Beans

prep: 25 mins cook: 20 mins total: 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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