Millet Mung Bean Main Dish
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated 1 carrot, shredded, or more to taste 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chopped tomatoes 2 cups dried mung beans 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 teaspoons dried basil, or more to taste 2 teaspoons salt 2 ½ cups millet 9 cups water, divided ground black pepper to taste ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ⅔ bunch chopped flat-leaf parsley