Matki Chi Usal

Description

 * Ethnicity - Marathi, West Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 2 cups green grams
 * 2 chopped onions
 * ½ cup chopped tomatoes
 * 1 tsp coriander leaves
 * 1 tsp mustard seeds
 * ½ tsp asafoetida
 * 1 tsp turmeric powder
 * 2 tsp red chilli powder
 * ½ tsp "Goda" masala
 * 2 tsp grated coconut
 * 1 tsp jaggery
 * 1 tsp peanut powder
 * 2 tsp oil
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 2 cups water

Directions

 * 1) Soak green grams overnight.
 * 2) Boil for five minutes with ½ tsp turmeric powder and ½ tsp salt. Keep aside.
 * 3) Heat oil in pan.
 * 4) Add mustard seeds, asafoetida and onions.Wait till onions turn translucent.
 * 5) Add tomatoes, turmeric powder and red chilli powder.
 * 6) Stir for ½ a minute.
 * 7) Add the par boiled green grams.
 * 8) Add salt to taste.
 * 9) Add ½ tsp goda masala or garam masala.
 * 10) Add grated coconut.
 * 11) Add jaggery and peanut powder.
 * 12) Garnish with coriander leaves and desiccated coconut.
 * 13) Serve with jawaar roti or bread.