Learn how to make authentic Matki chi Usal - a highly nutritious and easy Maharashtrian main course recipe from our chef Smita Deo on Ruchkar Mejwani.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Cup Sprouted Moth Beans (Matki)
1 Cup Grated Coconut
1/2 inch Ginger
1/2 tsp Tamarind
1 1/2 tbsp Oil
1/4th tsp Asafoetida
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
3 Green Chillies
6-7 Curry Leaves
1/4th tsp Turmeric Powder
1 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Goda Masala
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
1 1/2 tbsp Jaggery
Coriander Leaves
Salt to taste
Water

Method:

- In a pressure cooker add matki and water. Cook the matki on 1 whistle.
- In a mixer grinder add grated coconut, ginger & tamarind. Grind everything to a fine paste. Keep this mixture aside.
- In a pan heat some oil.
- Add asafoetida, mustard seeds, green chillies and curry leaves.
- Add the cooked matki and mix well.
- Add the coconut mixture and again mix well.
- Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, goda masala & garam masala. Mix well.
- Add jaggery, salt to taste and water. Mix well.
- Cover it with a lid for 2 minutes. Once the usal starts boiling switch off the flame.
- Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot!