Best Breakfast / Brunch : Puri Bhaji In Instant Pot (Sprouted Moth Beans Curry)

Hello Foodies
Puri Bhaji is one of my favorite breakfast menu since childhood. I remember on Sunday

morning my Aai(Mom) used to prepare puri bhaji for breakfast and there was a race between my brother and me, that who is gonna eat more Puris and every time he wins(such lovely childhood memories). It is a perfect breakfast for lazy weekends when my Aai prepares the puri bhaji for breakfast or brunch, then she also prepares a Maharashtrian style dal-khichdi, and we used to whip this up with a dollop of ghee and tangy, spicy mango pickle, such a comforting meal. In Indian household, this sprouted moth beans curry is commonly known by the name ‘Puri Bhaji.’ In central India, Puri bhaji is served as a street snack. Along with sprouted moth beans, medium spiced potato stir fry also served.
It's easy, scrumptious and healthy instant pot vegetarian recipe. If you are hosting a party at home and don't want to prepare something elaborate and complex, then this should be your go-to recipe. Pair it with puri, potato stir fry, and finely chopped onion-coriander. It is a simple and perfect recipe for breakfast, lunch or dinner, which is easy to digest. Curry leaves add a pleasant aroma to the dish. It is also an instant, easy and healthy side for rice and chapati.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes; Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Each Serving of Puri Bhaji Contains 230 Calories.

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Ingredients :

Sprouted Moth beans 1 ½ cup
Potato 1, peeled and chopped
Onion 2 finely chopped
Tomato 2 chopped
Desiccated coconut 3 tbsp
Green chili 3 strips, chopped
Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds 1 Tsp
Mustard seeds 1 Tsp
Salt 1 Tsp
Red Chilli powder 1 tbsp
Garam masala 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 Tsp
Cumin Powder 1 Tsp
Turmeric 1 Tsp
Asafoetida 1 pinch
Curry leaves 10-12
Coriander ¼ cup
Veg. Oil 2 tbsp
Water 1 ½ cup

Instructions :

Turn on sauté mode of the instant pot and heat veg.oil.
Splutter cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.
Now add chopped onions and saute and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add green chilies and ginger-garlic paste and mix well.
Add tomatoes, sauté for a minute and add all the spices (turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder), salt and coriander leaves and

mix well.
Add ½ cup of water to the pot and mix well.
Turn off the saute mode and using hand blender or grinder, blend the onion-tomato-spices mixture into a smooth paste or pureé.
Now, add the sprouted moth beans, potatoes, and water 1 cup, mix well.
Close the lid and place the vent on sealing position.
Cook on manual mode (Hi) for 2 minutes and followed by Natural Pressure Release (NPR).
Garnish with chopped coriander, and it’s ready to serve.
Serve hot with chapati, puri or with rice. Enjoy!!!

My Take:

You can add green peas instead of potato.
Instead of garam masala, you can add goda masala too.

Dietary Comments

It makes 4 servings. And based on a 2000 calorie diet, per serving contains 230 calories, along with 30.93 g carbohydrates, 9.69 g fats, and 8.25 g protein.

Health Benefits of Sprouted Moth Beans:

Bone Health: Calcium and Phosphorus present in moth beans helps in making the bones stronger and preventing osteoporosis from striking.
Weight loss: Being high in protein, moth beans are perfect for weight loss diets, because they help in increasing muscle mass, which causes the burning of a lot of calories all the time.
Moth beans are loaded with fiber, helps to promote regular bowel movement.
Moth beans also lower the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
Boosts up the immune system and helps in the growth and development of the body.