Matki Chi Usal

Description

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

Ingredients

 * 2 cup: Green grams
 * 2 no: 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 cup: Water

Directions

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