Matki Chi Patal Bhaji ( Moth Bean Sprouts Curry )

                                                           Matki Chi Bhaji/Matki Chi Usal

Sprouted moth beans are one of the favorite among the sprouted legumes. The moth beans or matki as they called is found in the cuisines of Maharashtra, north Karnataka and Gujrat where it is called as math. Sprouts are rich in digestible energy, vitamins minerals, proteins and enzymes. For more information about the goodness of sprouts you can visit here.

This recipe is one of my favourite and tastes that much better with use of goda masala (a typical Maharastrian masala prepared at home, have not seen it available in any stores. The typical aroma of this masala is due to the use of spice called dagad phool, or stone flower).

Ingredients:
3 cups matki moth beans, sprouted
1/4 cup dry grated coconut
2 tsp goda masala (if not available use garam masala)
2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp ginger, chopped
1 cup of onions, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
5 cloves of garlic
1 tomato
4 tsp oil
salt to taste
 The first step would be to have the sprouts. It is quite easy to sprout the moth beans.

* Clean, wash and soak the matki,beans in water for overnight, usually about 8 -10 hours
*. Then rinse it with water and spread them in a wide container, with the lid loosely closed. 
*. I usually rinse these with water  twice a day, so that they do not turn sour. The sprouts are ready in about  30 - 36 hours from the time they are kept for soaking.( Traditionally the soaked beans are tied in a damp cloth and stored at a warm place, with occasional sprinkle of water )
**** 1 cup of moth beans would make about 5 cups of sprouts.

Preparation Method:
1.In a vessel heat oil, add the chopped onion and fry them till they start to turn brown. Remove half of these fried onions in a blender and keep aside.
2. Add the sprouted matki/moth beans to the vessel. Add turmeric, goda masala, chilli powder, water and let it cook(10 mins).
3. In the blender with fried onions, add ginger, garlic, cilantro, grated coconut(roasted), tomato and grind the mixture. Add this mixture to the vessel containing the cooking sprouts.
4. Add salt and water based on the consistency required. Let it cook for 15 minutes atleast.
5. Once cooked garnish with cilantro.
6. Serve with bhakri / rice / chapati

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Serves: 4 - 5

Note: while sprouting, rinse the beans atleast 2 -3 times a day to avoid the sour smell.

This is my entry to MLLA-16th helping hosted by Cook sister and started by Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook
This is my entry to GYO Sep 15 by Andrea.