Usal (A Mung-Bean Curry)

Course :	Curry
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	2

Ingredients:

1	cup	mung beans - cooked -- (save the water)
1	medium	onion - chopped fine
1	piece	ginger - grated
3	cloves	garlic - minced
1	medium	tomato - chopped
1	teaspoon	cumin seeds
1	medium	green chile -- (opt), chopped
1	teaspoon	cayenne -- (optional/to taste)
1	dash	turmeric
1/2	teaspoon	cumin powder -- -and-
1	teaspoon	coriander powder -- -or-
1	teaspoon	curry powder
		---garnish---
2	tablespoons	lemon juice
1	bunch	cilantro -- chopped
2	teaspoons	oil

Preparation:

Method: Heat oil. Add cumin seeds, green chile. After seeds pop, add onions, ginger, garlic. Sauté till onions are pink. Add tomato - sauté some more. Add the spice powders. Fry briefly. Add mung beans. and may be a cup of water. Salt to taste. Let simmer gently for 10-15 minutes. Garnish. Serve with rice/flat breads. Freezes well.