Matki ki usal

Matki ki usal is one of Maharashtra's most famous snack. Matki is a tiny kidney bean also known as moth, mat or mother bean. the dish is rich in protien and is good for growing children and vegetarians.

Ingredients: 1cup matki
                   1onion finely chopped
                   1tomato finely chopped
                   3green chillies finely chopped
                   2tsp ginger-garlic paste
                   3tsp coriander leaves finely chopped
                   2tsp curry leaves
                   3tsp lemon juice
                   1/2tsp dhania powder
                   1/2tsp jeera powder
                   1/4tsp turmeric powder
                   1tsp garam masala powder
                   2-3tsp oil
                   1/4tsp mustard seeds
                   1/4tsp cumin seeds
                   salt to taste

Method: 1)clean and soak matki overnight and the second day transfer this to sprouts maker or an
                 casserole. check after 1-2days and you will find the sprouts.
              2)heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and when they splutter add curry leaves,
                 green chillies, ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute. now add onions and fry till they turn
                 pink, add tomatoes and cook till they are tender. now add turmeric powder jeera powder,
                 dhania powder, garam masala powder and fry for a minute, now add sprouted matki, salt,
                 little water and cook in the low flame till the matki is done.
              3)add lemon juice and coriander leaves. mix well.
              4)if you like garnish it with grated coconut. serve hot with bajre ki roti or rice roti or u can just
                 have it as a snack.