Sprouted masala matki sabzi Video by Tarla Dalal

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Sprouted masala matki sabzi. Sprouted Masala Matki is an ideal snack during post pregnancy days, as it helps to make up for the iron lost in blood during childbirth. Sprouted matki is a great source of iron, and the addition of vitamin C rich veggies like tomatoes and capsicum ensures that the iron is absorbed to the hilt to benefit you and your little one. And mind you, this is nowhere close to being a 'boring' health snack as it is pepped up with a super tasty paste of red chillies, khus khus, onions and spices. It is so tasty that all the members of your family will love to gobble up a cupful!

Recipe Description for Sprouted Masala Matki Sabzi

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 6 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For Sprouted Masala Matki Sabzi
2 cups boiled sprouted matki (moath beans)
2 tsp coconut oil or oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 cup fresh tomato pulp
salt to taste
2 tsp lemon juice

For The Paste
2 tsp coconut oil or oil
5 to 6 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1/2 cup sliced onions
1 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus) , optional
3 to 4 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
3 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
2 garlic (lehsun) cloves

Method

For the paste

Heat coconut oil or oil in a broad non-stick pan. Add whole dry kashmiri red chillies , sliced onions, poppy seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds and chopped garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Allow the mixture to cool.
Transfer the mixture to a mixer jar. Add 1/4 cup water plus 2 tablespoons and blend into a smooth paste.
Keep aside.

How to proceed

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Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, chopped onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, prepared paste and fresh tomato pulp, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the sprouted matki, salt and lemon juice. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 3 to 4 minutes or till the mixture dries up a little.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander.
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