Sprouted Matki Curry | मटकी ची भाजी

Prep time 5 min	Cooking time 20 min
Cousine / Course Indian-entrée	Servings 4-5

Ingredients – Masala

• कांदा / प्याज /Onion – 2
• धणे / धनिया / Coriander seeds- 1 tbsp
• बडीशेप / सौंफ / Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp
• जिरे / जीरा / Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• खोब्र / नारियल / Dry Coconut (grated)- 1/4 cup
• अद्रक / अदरक / Ginger – 1 inch
• लसुन / लेहसुन / Garlic – 3-4
• टमाटा / टमाटर / Tomato – 1/2
• कोथंबीर / धनिया पत्ता / Coriander leaves- 2-3 strands
• तखट / लाल मिर्च / Chili powder – 2 tsp
• Garam Masala – 1 tsp

Instructions Masala

1. Slit onions, then roast them on flame directly, turn and roast on all sides
2. Onces cooled let remove outer burnt layer
3. Now heat a pan on med, add coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, roast till light golden
4. Add dry grated coconut to pan, roast together till golden, turn off heat let it cool down
5. Now in grinder jar, add ginger, garlic, tomato, coriander leaves, chili powder, Garam Masala, roasted onions
6. Grind to make fine paste
7. Masala is ready!

Ingredients – Curry

• अंकुरित मटकी / Sprouted moth – 1.5 cup
• तेल / Oil – 3 tbsp
• कांदा / प्याज / Onion (chopped)- 1
• हळद / हल्दी / Turmeric – 1 tsp
• मीठ / नमक / Salt – per taste
• बेसन / Gram flour (roasted)- 1/2 tbsp
• कोथंबीर / धनिया पत्ता / Chopped Coriander leaves

Instructions Curry

1. In pan heat 2 tsp oil
2. Add onion, saute till onion softens
3. Add turmeric, mix well
4. Add sprouted moth matki, mix well
5. Add salt, mix well
6. Add water, mix well, then cover and cook for 4-5 min, turn occasionally
7. Once cooked, set it aside.
8. Now in pot, heat 2 tbsp oil
9. Add grinded masala paste, mix well, saute till oil starts to separate
10. Add roasted gram flour, mix well,
11. Add little water, mix well, saute till oil starts to separate
12. Now add cooked mataki, mix well
13. Adjust water to get desired consistency
14. Simmer for 3-4 min
15. Garnish with coriander
16. Mataki curry is ready to serve!

Tips

1. Grind masala fine to get best gravy consistency
2. Adjust cooking time to get desired softness to matki
3. Serve Chapati, Rice, Bhakari