MUNG BEANS WITH POTATOES

Preparation Method :

• In a pan, par-boil the potatoes in boiling water for 10-12 minutes, then drain well.
• Heat the pan with the water ,add the beans and bring to the boil for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat, cover the pan and simmer until soft.
• Heat the oil in a heavy pan and fry the cumin seeds until they splutter. Add the chilli, ginger and garlic , fry for about 2 minutes.
• Add the other ingredients and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pan.
• Add the curry leaves, chopped tomatoes and tomato puree, simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Mix the tomato sauce and the potatoes with the mung beans and heat through. Garnish with the extra curry leaves and coriander sprigs . Serve with plain boiled rice.