Served as main course. Suitable for vegetarians. A Maharashtrian (south western) cuisine.

Indian

1 cup Moth Beans(matki), soaked in water overnight

2 medium Onions, chopped

1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds

1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder

1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, roasted and powdered

4 flakes Garlic, chopped

4 Green Chillies, chopped

1 teaspoon Goda Masala or Hot Spice mix (Garam Masala) powder.

1/2 teaspoons Turmeric powder

2 medium Tomatoes, chopped

1 teaspoon grated Jaggery

1 Sprig curry Leaves

2 Tablespoons Oil

Salt and to taste

Coconut Shavings

Finely chopped, Coriander Leaves to garnish

Heat the oil, drop in the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the chopped green chillies, garlic and curry leaves. Stir fry for a few seconds. Now add the chopped onions and saute on medium heat for 5 minutes or till the onions are lightly browned. Add the cumin, turmeric and red chilli powders. Add the hot spice mix, jaggery, salt, tomatoes and fry till oil separates. Add the drained moth beans. Mix well and add water just enough to cover this mixture. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on medium for 20 minutes or till the moth beans are fully cooked. Garnish with coconut shavings and finely chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with white rice or Indian bread (Roti, Chapati).

Prepation time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking time: 25-30 minutes

Serves: 4

Tips:

Goda masala is a taste-enhancing spice mix specially used for Maharashtrian recipes. However, if unavailable it can be replaced by hot spice mix (garam masala).

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