Matki Ki Sabzi

For 5-6 Persons

Ingredients:

1/2 cup whole green gram, picked and washed

Cooking Oil : 1 1/2 tbsp.

Cumin seeds  :1/2 tsp.

Onion : 2 nos. finely chopped

Tomato :1 no. finely chopped

Salt as per taste

Red chilli powder : 2 tsp.

Garam masala Powder : 1 tsp.

Dry mango powder : a pinch

1/2 cup of water

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

• Soak the gram in water overnight then throw away the water, cover the gram with a wet cloth and leave for another 8-10 hours in a warm place.
  At the end of this time, you will find the gram has sprouted and is crunchy to taste.
  The sprouted tails will however be short you may keep it longer if you like.
• Heat oil in a pan and put cumin seeds, when it splutters, add onion and fry until transparent.
• Add tomato and fry till oil separates.
• Now add salt, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, dry mango powder and mix well.
• Add the sprouts and water and close the lid and let it cook for 15- 20 minutes.
• The length of time you cook actually depends on how soft or crunchy you like the sprouts.
• Check on them after 10 minutes and then decide how much longer you want to keep it on fire.
• Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or rice.