Matkichi usal

Ingredients

• 2 cups sprouted matki (moth beans)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 tbsp grated fresh coconut
• 1 tbsp goda masala
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• A pinch of hing
• 1 tsp jaggery
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Coriander to garnish

Method

1. Soak the matki overnight, then tie in a cloth for 1–2 days until it sprouts.
2. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, hing and onion and fry until soft. Add tomato and cook until mushy.
3. Add turmeric, chilli powder and goda masala, then the sprouts.
4. Add 1 cup water, salt and jaggery. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes until the sprouts are soft but whole.
5. Finish with coconut and coriander. Serve with chapati, bhakri or pav.