Vegan Matki Usal: A Flavorful Moth Beans Delight

Embark on a culinary journey to India with our Vegan Matki Usal recipe, a tantalizing dish that celebrates the earthy richness of sprouted matki (moth beans) bathed in a fragrant and spiced coconut-based gravy. This vegan marvel not only excites the palate but also offers a nourishing and wholesome addition to your dining experience.

This Recipe is free from :

• Wheat
• Peanuts
• tree nuts
• dairy
• casein
• soy
• egg
• sesame
• fish
• shellfish

Ingredients For Vegan Matki Usal

1. Matki sprouts - 2 cups
2. Onion finely chopped - 1
3. Tomato - finely chopped - 1
4. Freshly coconut shredded - 1/2 cup
5. Garlic - 3-4 cloves
6. Ginger - 1/2 inch
7. Vegetable oil - 1 TBSP
8. Mustard seeds - 1 TSP
9. Cumin seeds - 1 TSP
10. Hing powder - 1/4 Tsp
11. Turmeric powder - 1 Tsp
12. Red Chilli powder - 1 Tsp
13. Jaggery - 1/2 Tsp
14. Garam Masala / Goda masala - 1 Tsp
15. Freshly grated coconut - 1/8 cup
16. Salt to taste.
17. Cilantro - finely chopped for garnishing

Method

1. Sprout the whole matki
2. For the masala - In a grinder add coconut , garlic cloves , ginger . Grind them together adding 1 TBSP water to form a smooth paste.
3. Heat a Pan on medium flame. Once hot add oil.
4. Once the oil is hot add mustard seeds. Once they splutter , add cumin seeds and hing powder.
5. Add Onions and saute till they turn translucent. Add tomatoes and saute till they turn mushy.
6. Add sprouted matki. Mix well.
7. Add turmeric powder , chilli powder, goda masala , salt to taste. Mix well and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
8. Add the onion coconut masla and mix well.
9. Add water to adjust consistency. Cover and let it cook till sprouts get cooked.
10. Garnish with finely chopped cilantro and serve hot with roti or rice.