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Prep TimeVariable
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Cook Time20-25 minutes
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Serving6
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Matki usal is a very traditional Maharashtrian dish and used to be prepared fairly often at our house as I wanted my children to get a good source of protein. My grand-daughter-in-law Kara loves this dish and my daughter Medha and son Milind will cook it for her when she visits their house.
Ingredients
For tadka (tempering)
For garnish
Directions
Soak washed whole matki in water for about 12 hours. Drain water and sprout in a colander in a warm dark place (oven) for 12-24 hours (longer time in cooler climates)
Warm ghee/oil on medium flame and add asafoetida, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds till mustard seeds splutter
Saute onions on a medium flame till pink and add chilies and fry slightly.
Add all dry spices (haldi and garam/goda masala) and the sprouted matki and saute for 5 mins on low flame
Add coconut, salt, sugar and 2 cups water and cook covered for approximately 20-25 mins, till the matki is softened but not mushy
Finish uncovered till moist but not too dry
In a tempering (or seasoning) spoon, heat ghee; when hot, add chopped garlic and saute till golden; add over cooked matki usal, stir in and cover for 5 minutes to assimilate the garlic flavour
Garnish with lime juice and cilantro
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