Green Figs Poriyal / Unripe figs Poriyal

                             Harvest Fresh Unripe Fig Poriyal: A Delight with Split Moong

Green figs are unripe, immature, and small figs that are usually green. As they ripen, some varieties, such as Brown Turkey, Chicago Hardy, Celeste, and LSU Purple, change from green to brown or purple.

Young, immature, and unripe figs tend to be small and green in hue. For varieties like  Brown Turkey, Chicago Hardy, Celeste, and LSU Purple, the color will change from green to brown or purple as the fruit ripens. 

Green figs, a Caribbean staple, are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, iron, vitamin C, B6, magnesium, and manganese. These nutrients can help the body absorb vitamins from other foods and boost the immune system. Green figs also contain high levels of antioxidants and polyphenolic compounds, which can help protect the body from oxidative damage.

Okay,let's go to the recipe which is very simple and healthy

Fig - 1 cup { harvested from trees and washed}

oil- 4 tsp

salt - to taste { approximately 1/4 tsp }

mustard - 1/2 tsp

asafoetida - 1 pinch

onion - 1/4 cup chopped

Green chilli - 2 slit lengthwise

Split moong - 3 tbsp { cooked but not mashed}

First wash the figs and cut into halves/quarters

Keep everything readt

Take a Pan and heat it. The flame should be medium

Now add 2 tsp oil to it and when it is hot add the chopped figs and saute it till it is tender. It would take around 4-5 minutes

Remove it and keep it aside.

Take another pan and heat it by adding 2tsp of oil

Then when hot add the mustard, asafoetida. After it pops, add the onion, and green chili and saute it for a minute or 2.

Now add the chopped figs

Mix and if it needs more salt

After 2-3 minutes of sauteing, add the cooked split moong 

Mix for a minute and switch it off

Yummy, healthy Greenfigs Poriyal is ready