SPROUT MATKI (MOTH
BEAN) USAL
This
is a Maharashtrian delicacy which goes well with roti or chapatti.
Ingredients:
Matki
sprouts 2 cups
Onion
1 big chopped
Tomato
1 big chopped
Garlic
3-4 cloves chopped
Green
chilli 2 chopped into big pieces
Curry
leaves a few
Coconut
grated 2 tbsp
Chilli
powder ½ tsp
Goda
masala ½ tsp (specialty of Maharashtra, similar to garam masala powder)
Mustard
seeds 1 tsp
Hing
a pinch
Haldi
1 tsp
Oil
Salt
to taste
Method:
For
the sprouts- Wash and soak the matki overnight. Next day, discard the water and
put the matki into an airtight container for 10-12 hours. The sprouts are
ready.
Heat
oil in a kadai. Add mustard seeds and hing. As they splutter, add green chilli,
curry leaves. Add garlic and onion. Fry till onion is golden. Add tomato. Fry for
2 mins. Add haldi, chilli powder and goda masala. Fry for 2 mins. Add matki
sprouts. Mix. Add coconut, salt and water till the level of matki. Cover and
cook on medium flame till done. (Maharashtrians use 1-2 tsp gud or jaggery for
a little sweetish taste. It is optional)