Matkichi Amti | Moth Bean Curry

Matkichi Amti is a maharashtrian recipe made from matki (also known as Moth bean or Turkish gram) and spices. This is a spicy dish and matki adds a wonderful flavor to it.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

2 cups matki / moth beans (soak overnight)

1 large onion finely chopped

1 large tomato finely chopped

1 medium potato finely chopped (optional)

3 tbsp oil

5 cups water

salt to taste

Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

For making paste

2 cups grated coconut

1 small onion finely sliced

1 tbsp coriander seeds

½ tsp turmeric powder

2 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

Method:

1. Heat a pan and add grated coconut, sliced onion and coriander seeds.
2. Roast the ingredients for 5 minutes on medium flame.
3. Turn off the flame and let it cool.
4. After it cools add turmeric powder, chilli powder and garam masala powder to it.
5. Grind all these ingredients into a fine thick paste.
6. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add onion. Cook till it becomes soft.
7. Now add matki, tomato and potato and cook till matki becomes soft. It takes around 10 minutes.
8. Finally add the coconut paste and 5 cups of water. Add salt to taste and boil for another 5 minutes.
9. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice.