Description
A nutritious and flavorful dish combining brown rice, French beans, and fenugreek leaves, offering a high-protein, low-calorie meal option.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups French beans, chopped
- 1 cup fenugreek leaves, chopped
- 1 cup moong dal
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- 2-3 curry leaves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/4 tsp asafetida
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice and moong dal separately under cold water. Cook the brown rice in a pot with 2 cups of water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In another pot, cook the moong dal with 2 cups of water until soft, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and asafetida, and sauté for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add the chopped garlic, curry leaves, onion, and green chilli. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped French beans and fenugreek leaves to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Mix in the cooked brown rice and moong dal. Season with salt to taste and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through. Serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more green chillies. This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving. You can substitute spinach for fenugreek leaves if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0