help with mung beans please

[Deleted User]

Hi there , I have a big plastic tub of mung beans to use up but I can't find any info on whether or not to soak them , and also how long to cook them for !!
Don't you just love tupperware

Many thanks in advance x

working

They will cook quicker is you soak them.

If you want sprouted mung you have to soak for a few days.

mummybearx

General rule for dried beans is to soak them. This recipe says to soak overnight -

http://www.veg-world.com/recipes/mung-bean.htm

xx

Need2bthrifty

I was given a great recipe for Green Mung Bean Soup, which I make on a regular basis, quantity makes about 2-3 bowls.

Basic Soup
100g green mung beans
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 ltr of water
pinch of fresh ground pepper
salt to taste
1 tbls chopped fresh coriander

Tarka
1 tsp ghee (I use butter)
1/4 tsp asafoetida
3/4 tsp cumin seeds
3/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger

Wash beans thoroughly and soak either overnight or at least for 4hrs.
Bring beans and fresh water to a gentle simmer, add the turmeric and simmer till soft, approx 30-40mins, adding more water if necessary.

Once beans are cooked, heat the ghee/butter in a small pan, add the asafoetida, sizzle for 5 seconds, add the cumin seeds and ginger cook for about 30seconds until the seeds start to darken. Add the remaining spices, let them sizzle for 20 seconds then stir this into the soup and simmer for about 2mins, add salt & pepper to taste.

Blend the soup and add your preferred vegetables - I have used grated carrot and spinach leaves - continue cooking until the veg are done to your liking. Serve sprinkled with fresh coriander leaves and and a squeeze of lemon.

[Deleted User]

That sounds lovely , thanks I may give that a go x