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Moong Dal Curry

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Moong Dal (called also Moong Bean or Green Gram) is kind of a bean that outside of India mainly known in its sprouted form. Moong Dal are actually small seeds which are green outside and yellow inside. In Indian cooking Moong Dal is used in various forms, whole, halved, with the skins on or off and more. The skinned bean has sweet flavor and it is used both in savory dishes and deserts.

Moong Dal Curry is a hearty and spicy dish which can be a whole meal served with white rice or some Indian bread (Roti, Idli, Appam or other… recipes coming soon!) and yogurt.

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Tamarind chutney

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Tamarind chutney is one of the most common and basic in the Indian kitchen. It is sour, sweet and hot and is sometimes referenced as the “ketchup of India”. This chutney is based on dates and tamarind. Tamarind is a kind of a tree with a pod-like fruit and have a little bit bitter and very sour taste. Usually this chutney is prepared with raw tamarind soaked in water but it is also possible to use a prepared tamarind puree.

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Cilantro & mint chutney

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Cilantro and mint chutney (also known as “Hari”) is a spicy, a little sweet and very refreshing chutney, which is for a dip or sauce. Green chutney, which is based on cilantro with or without mint, is one of the most common chutneys in Indian dishes and especially in Chaats. Chaat is a snack based on some fried dough with vegetables, spices and sometimes yogurt which is served with various chutneys.

This chutney can be served with various chaat dishes, spread on a sandwitch or served with some meat or fish.

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