I would hope there is some Usal left (which most of times would be) so that we (mostly it would be dad and me who loved doing this) can make a quick snack out of it for us. Its like Misal made by layering Matki Usal, some yogurt, Chivda (bhel mix) and some finely chopped onions and coriander. Yummmmm.
Inorder to make this dish, you need to plan ahead as it requires sprouting the Matki (Moth) first which usually takes around 2-3 days. I usually soak them over the weekend, drain the water and allow them to sprout (2-3 days). Once done, I refrigerate them and use within a day or two. Goda Masala is a popular spice powder used in Maharashtrian cooking is added to this Usal. But you can also add Garam Masala if you don’t have Goda Masala. Its not authentic but still tastes awesome. Goda Masala along with other spices contains coconut so if you are using it for the first time, add little to see if you like the taste. Now to the recipe…
Step by Step Method:
Heat oil in a cooking pot on medium heat and once hot add the mustard seeds. Once they begin to slutter add the cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies. Give it a stir and allow the green chillies and curry leaves to sizzle a bit (couple of seconds). Then add the onions and cook till translucent. Add the ginger garlic paste and mix. Cook till raw garlic smell disappears. Add the tomatoes and salt. Mix well. Cover and cook till tomatoes are soft and easily mash-able with spoon. Keep stirring intermittently. Add the turmeric and red chilli powder. Mix well. Cook for 1-2 mins or until the masala secretes oil from the sides. Now add the sprouts and cup of water (Add more later if required). Mix well. cover and cook till the sprouts turn soft (As per your liking). May be 10-15 minutes on medium high heat. Keep stirring intermittently. Once the sprouts are cooked add the garam(or goda) masala and sugar (optional), mix and cook uncovered on high heat until most of the water from the sprouts dries. When done, switch off the flames and add the lemon juice and coriander leaves. Give it a final mix and serve. That’s it, our vegan and healthy sprouts dry curry - Matki Usal is ready. Serve with a side of Chapati (Whole Wheat Indian Flatbread) Or Dal-Rice and some Onion Tomato Cucumber Salad or any Salad of choice. Enjoy!!
More delicious Maharashtrian recipes to try:
Potato fry Batata Bhaji Onion Potato Tomato Curry Kobichi Bhaji (cabbage, potato and green peas stir fry) Hope you enjoy this Matki Usal as much as we do!! If you give this recipe a try, we did love to hear from you ❤️ Please let us know your rating ⭐️and feedback in the comments below. Thank you!
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Happy Cooking!! Shweta
