Matki chi Usal

Matki chi Usal is one of the healthiest curries that also tastes great. Its popular in Maharashtra and the northern Karnataka. It goes well with Poori or even Jowar roti. It is made from the sprouted Moth beans and has many health benefits. Here goesNik's recipe for making this delicious dish.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

Moth Beans (Matki) - 1 cup (soaked overnight until sprouted)
Oil - 4 tsp
Peanuts - 10 (optional)
Cumin Seeds (Jira) - 1 tsp
Asafoetida (Hing) - pinch
Mustard Seeds - 1tsp
Onion - 1
Salt - to taste
Chili Powder - 2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Ginger - 1 tsp (grated)
Sugar - 1 tsp

Preparation:

1. Soak Matki for a few hours and drain the water. Leave it overnight in a cheese cloth so that it sprouts.
2. Boil the matki in pressure cooker for 2 whistles.
3. Heat Oil in a pan.
4. If you like to use peanuts in your curry, then fry them in oil first.
5. Then add jira, hing, mustard seeds and grated ginger. 
6. Once the mustard seeds crackle, add onion and salt. Let it cook for a few mins.
7. Once the onion is cooked, add chili powder, garam masala powder and mix well.
8. Add matki with very little water and cook for a while. 
9. Add sugar and adjust the salt as per your taste. Cook on low for sometime and then garnish it with coriander leaves.

Matki Chi Usal is ready to be served with Poori or Jowar Roti.