Matki Usal (Moth Bean Sprouts Curry)

Usal in Marathi is a recipe of any bean sprouts like mung bean, black eyed peas/chawli etc. I have made Matkichi Usal which is a curry made of moth bean sprouts. Moth Beans are known as Matki in Marathi and Motu in Kannada.

Ingredients:

Moth beans/Matki - 1/2 cup

Onions - 2 medium

Tomatoes - 2 medium

Garlic - 4 big cloves

Red chili powder - 2 tsp

Turmeric/Haldi - 1/2 tsp

Cumin/Jeera seeds - 1/2 tsp

Goda Masala or any spice mix - 1 tsp

Oil - 2 tbsp

Salt

How to cook Matkichi Usal:

• Soak Matki in water for 5 - 6 hrs. Half cup beans will double to one cup. Drain the water and keep it covered overnight to get sprouts.
• Heat oil in a kadhai/wok and add crushed garlic, cumin seeds. Sauté until garlic changes to golden brown. Add finely chopped onions and sauté till onions turn soft.
• Now add washed matki sprouts and 2 cups water.  Cook the sprouts covered.
• After sprouts are cooked, add finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt and goda masala.
• Stir well and cook the sprouts covered for 10 minutes or until you get the desired consistency. Matkichi Usal is ready to serve with chapati or rice.