Matki Usal

Matki Usal is an authentic and spicy maharashtrian recipe.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

2 cups matki / moth beans / turkish gram (soak overnight)

2 large onions finely chopped

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

2 medium tomatoes finely chopped

1 medium potato finely chopped (optional)

2 tbsp oil

½ tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 cup water
salt to taste

Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

1. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.
2. Add onion and ginger garlic paste. Saute till the onion becomes soft or translucent.
3. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and garam masala. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Now add tomato and cook till they become soft.
5. Finally add matki, water and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for another 10 minutes.
6. Garnish the matki usal with coriander leaves.

Note: Soak matki (moth beans) overnight and let it sprout the next day. The sprouts not only add taste to the recipe but also provide vital proteins, vitamins and minerals.