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Mung Beans Recipe

This Sri Lankan mung bean breakfast is a simple, nourishing dish made with whole mung beans gently cooked until tender. Naturally vegan, protein-rich, and budget-friendly, it's commonly enjoyed with coconut, jaggery, fresh fruit, or a spoonful of chili paste.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Mung beans
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Salt

Method
 

  1. Pick through the mung beans and remove any damaged beans or debris. Rinse the mung beans well under cold running water.
  2. Add the mung beans and water to a medium pan. Bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Add the salt and stir.
  4. Cover the pot and let the beans simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Check the beans after 20 minutes. They should be soft enough to squeeze easily between your fingers. Drain any excess water if necessary.