Maharashtrian Usal

Ingredients

• 200 g sprouted moth beans (matki)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (80 g)
• 2 tbsp fresh grated coconut (20 g)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 1 tsp goda masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 green chilli, slit
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste (about 3 g)

Preparation

1. Rinse sprouted moth beans and boil until just tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
2. Heat oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves until they crackle.
3. Add onion and green chilli; sauté until soft and lightly golden.
4. Stir in turmeric, goda masala, coconut and salt; cook 1 minute.
5. Add boiled sprouts with 150 ml water; simmer 8-10 minutes until thickened.
6. Adjust consistency and serve hot.