MAHARASHTRIAN STYLE MATKI CURRY

Pulses are low in fat and cholesterol, high in dietary fiber and rich in protein. This makes them a fantastic heart healthy food choice. Maharashtrian dish presents a spicy and authentic recipe to prepare the popular maharashtrian lentil preparation, usal. The sprouted lentil like matki is cooked with onion and tomato. Matki / moth is generally loved by many. It’s my favourite too. Not time consuming for a quick lunch or dinner. All you need are some sprouted moth beans and the usual Indian ingredients. Matki chi Usal has a semi dry gravy, but if you want more gravy then add some more water while cooking. Sprouted moth beans are high in proteins, so best recipe for vegetarians. You can sprout them at home or store brought sprouts can be used or this curry. 

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups Matki [moth beans]

1 Big Tomato

1 Big Onion

2 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste

2 tablespoon Oil [as required]

½  teaspoon Mustard Seeds

½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds

1 sprig Curry Leaves

½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder

2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
1 tablespoon Coriander Powder

2 taespoon Garama Masala Powder/Kala Masala [goda masala]

Salt as required
1 pinch Asafoetida

1/2 Cup Water

Chopped Coriander

METHOD:

STEP 1 – Soak matki[moth] beans overnight in enough water.

STEP 2 – Drain them in a colander to drain out the excessive water.

STEP 3 – In a muslin cloth add moth beans and gather all the edges of the cloth and tightly tie cloth. Leave it at a warm place for at least 7-8 hours.

STEP 4 – It will be sprouted after 7-8 hours. But if the climate is dry and cold, it will take more time for the moth beans to sprout.

Wash sprouted moth with fresh water and then use.

STEP 5 – Now heat a pan with oil in it. Add mustard –cumin seeds and and let them crackle. Add a pinch of asafoetida 

STEP 6 – When curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste and chopped onions and sauté well till raw smell vanishes.

STEP 7 – Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and mix it well.

STEP 8 - Now add chopped tomatoes and cook till tomato becomes soft.

STEP 9 – Now add the sprouted moth beans and mix with the spices and cook for 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally.

STEP 10 – Then add salt and garam masala and mix well.

STEP 11 - Add half cup water and mix it well. 

STEP 12 - Cover it and cook for 4-5 minutes.

STEP 13 - After 5 minutes, check it if done or not. If done switch off the flame.

STEP 14 - Add chopped coriander and serve hot.

Serve matki chi usal with roti, paratha, bhakri or side dish with dal-chawal. You can use this for making misal pav or bhel too.