Ingredients: cup Moth Sprouts (Matki), cup Horse Gram Dal (Kollu/ Kulith) - sprouted, teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds), teaspoon Mustard seeds, pinch Asafoetida (hing), teaspoon Red Chilli powder, tablespoon Fresh coconut - grated, Lemon juice, - to taste, - as required, sprig Curry leaves, Dry Red Chillies, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Matki Chi Usal Recipe (Spicy Moth Bean Sprouted Salad Recipe), firstly heat a flat skillet with oil, splutter the mustard seeds and jeera. Then sprinkle a pinch of hing.Then add in the matki (moth) sprouts along with red chilli powder, salt and saute till it combines. Add about 1/2 cup water and reduce the heat to simmer, cover it with the lid and let it cook.Gradually stir at regular intervals so that it does not get stuck to the bottom. Once done drizzle some lemon juice and mix well.Now to make the tempering, heat a small tempering pan, crackle the curry leaves and the dry red chillies in 2 tablespoon oil for few seconds and pour it over the matki usal.Mix well and then sprinkle some freshly grated coconut over the top and serve.Serve the Matki Chi Usal Recipe (Spicy Moth Sprouted Salad Recipe) along with Maharashtrian Kadhi, Phulkas and Kachumber Salad for a weekday lunch or dinner.