Matkichi usal

Ingredients

1/2 kg matki (moth beans - soaked overnight and sprouted), 1 medium sized onion (optional), 2 crushed garlic cloves (optional), 2 to 3 tsp black masala, 2 tsp red chili powder, 2 tsp grated jaggery or sugar, coconut and chopped coriander leaves, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp turmeric powder, a pinch of asafoetida salt to taste

Method 1. Chop onions into small pieces. 2. Heat some oil in a pan 3. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida, turmeric powder and then onions and garlic. 4. After onion pieces turn transperent, add matki and mix well. Add 1 cup water. 5. Cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes till it is half cooked. 6. Now add black masala, jaggery, chili powder and salt. Cook again for 5 minutes. Garnish with coconut and coriander leaves Tip: You can pressure cook or boil the beans in water before making the curry. Then, do not discard the water, but use it to make Kalan (soup).