Millet mung bean stew

Step by step method

• Step 1

  Rinse and soak the millet overnight. Next day, strain away all the water and set aside. Rinse the Mung bean as well.

• Step 2

  Boil the millet and the mung beans in 7 cups of water, turmeric powder and salt. Once the water comes to boil, turn the heat to medium and cook it covered for about 20 min. Optionally, you can use a pressure cooker for boiling the mixture.

• Step 3

  Place a medium skillet on heat and add coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Saute for 10 sec and then add the chopped butternut squash. Saute for 3 min and then cook for 5 more min on low heat with the lid on.

• Step 4

  Open the lid and fold in salt, paprika powder and white pepper powder. Add the fresh beans and close the lid again. Let the mixture cook for another 5 min on low heat.

• Step 5

  Add the seasoned vegetables to the cooked millet and mung bean mix. Garnish with chopped spinach and shredded coconut. Add the freshly squeezed lime.