Wednesday, 20 November 2019

NDENGU CURRY IN COCONUT CREAM



Whenever I think about Ndengu or Pojo in Swahili or Mung Dal in Indian or Green Grams in English, 🤗😄 I always think of Chapati. My next favourite meal after R&B (Rice & Beans)! I like Rice and Ndengu but not that much, I would rather eat the ndengu on its own. I love coconut in anything, and that is what I love about this Ndengu curry. You can check out the full recipe on my YOUTUBE channel below. Comment or ask any question and I will be happy to answer.
INGREDIENTS

2 Cups Boiled Ndengu (Pojo, Mung Dal)
3 Tomatoes
1 Tablespoon Garam Marsala
1 Tablespoon Turmeric
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Dried Coriander
1 Tablespoon Ginger Powder
1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Cup Coconut Milk
1 Bunch Fresh Dhania (Cilantro)
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

METHOD


Add vegetable oil to pan


Add chopped tomatoes



Fry until tomatoes turn paste like


Add salt, fry 2 minutes



Add a tablespoon garam marsala


Add a tablespoon ground turmeric


Add a tablespoon turmeric


Add a tablespoon dried coriander


Add a tablespoon ginger powder


Add a teaspoon paprika


Add a tablespoon curry powder


Fry the spices 2 minutes


Add the pre boilee ndengu/pojo/mung dal



Fry 2 minutes


Add 1 cup coconut milk


Allow mixture to simmer gently over low heat



Once gravy has reduced and thickened, sprinkle chopped dhania (cilantro)


Serve with rice, chapati or on its own


This ndengu curry is fragrant and delicious, mildly spicy but oh so yummy


The spices add that touch of earthiness while the coconut brings in that tropical vibe


Easy to make yet filled with amazing flavours


NDENGU CURRY IN COCONUT CREAM

Recipe by Mulunga Alukwe

Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes
Total time: 40 Minutes
Yield: 3 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 Cups Boiled Ndengu (Pojo, Mung Dal)
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon Gram Masala
  • 1 Tablespoon Turmeric
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Coriander
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Cooking Directions
  1. Add vegetable oil to pan. Add chopped tomatoes. Fry until tomatoes turn paste like. Add salt, fry 2 minutes
  2. Add a tablespoon garam marsala
  3. Add a tablespoon ground turmeric
  4. Add a tablespoon turmeric
  5. Add a tablespoon dried coriander
  6. Add a tablespoon ginger powder
  7. Add a teaspoon paprika
  8. Add a tablespoon curry powder
  9. Fry the spices 2 minutes
  10. Add the pre boiled ndengu/pojo/mung dal. Fry 2 minutes. Add 1 cup coconut milk. Allow mixture to simmer gently over low heat. Once gravy has reduced and thickened, sprinkle chopped dhania (cilantro). Serve with rice, chapati or on its own. This ndengu curry is fragrant and delicious, mildly spicy but oh so yummy
  11. The spices add that touch of earthiness while the coconut brings in that tropical vibe. Easy to make yet filled with amazing flavours

1 comment

  1. Amazing!!!! Love this so much. Thanks for posting.

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