Matki Usal (No Onion No Garlic)

Matki Usal is mothbean curry prepared in Maharashtrian style. It is a mild spicy and sweet curry. Matki usal has two variants, with onion garlic and without. This is no onion no garlic preparation. If you like spicy preparation, then you may have a look at the recipe for Matki Usal with onion garlic

Measurement: 1 Cup = 180 ml
Serves: 3

Ingredients:

• Matki - 1/3 cup
• Peanuts - 1 1/2 tbsp
• Goda masala - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Hing - 1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Chilly powder - 1/3 tsp
• Jaggery (grated)- 1 1/2 tbsp
• Tamarind pulp - 2 tsp
• Coconut (scrapped) - 1/3 cup
• Roasted peanut powder - 1 tbsp
• Oil - 2 tsp
• Corriander leaves (chopped) - for garnishing
• Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Wash and soak matki for at least 6 to 7 hrs or overnight.
• Drain, tie it in a muslin cloth and hang for 8 to 10 hrs for sprouting.
• Coarsely grind coconut without water and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
• Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, goda masala, turmeric powder and chilly powder.
• Add matki, peanuts, peanut powder and ground coconut, mix well.
• Add 1 1/4 cup of water or as per your requirement.
• Add jaggery, tamarind pulp and salt. Stir well.
• Pressure cook till 2 whistles.
• Transfer it to the serving bowl and garnish with corriander leaves.
• Serve with chapati or Masale Bhat or with dal and steamed rice.