Title: Gobhi Mung
Categories: Ethnic Vegetarian
Yield: 6 Servings

1	c	Yellow split mung beans
2/3	c	Finely chopepd onions
1	tb	Grated ginger
2	ts	Minced garlic
1/3	ts	Turmeric
3	md	Potatoes, peeled, quartered
1/3	sm	Head cauliflower cut into - florets
1	ts	Salt
12	tb	Ghee
1	ts	Cumin seeds
2		Green chilies, seeded. shred
1/2	ts	Red pepper
2	ts	Lemon juice
2	tb	Chopped coriander leaves

Wash mung beans. Put in a deep pot with onions, ginger, garlic, turmeric & 3 cups water. Bring to a boil & simmer for 15 minutes.

Add potatoes, cauliflower, salt & another 2 cups water. Cook for 15 minutes.

Heat ghee over high heat, when very hot, add cumin seeds & fry till they turn dark brown. Add chilies & red pepper & stir briefly. Pour contents into the stew. Add lemon juice & coriander leaves. Mix well. Serve with plain cooked rice.

Julie Sahni, "Classic Indian Cooking"

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