Matki Chi Rassa Bhaji Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Moth Beans Cooked with Goda Masala)

Step 1: To begin making Matki Chi Rassa Bhaji Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Moth Beans Cooked with Goda Masala), wash and soak the moth beans overnight

Step 2: Next morning, drain the water and keep it aside in a box to let it sprout

Step 3: The sprouting process takes a day or two

Step 4: Once the sprouts are ready, rinse it in cool water and keep aside

Step 5: Now, make a fine paste of the onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic using a mixer grinder and keep aside

Step 6: Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard and cumin seeds and let it crackle

Step 7: Immediately add the curry leaves and let it splutter

Step 8: Once they splutter, add the onion paste that we prepared earlier and cook until the raw smell goes away

Step 9: Now add the red chilli powder, turmeric, goda masala and saute till the curry leaves the sides and looks well cooked

Step 10: Now, add the sprouted moth beans, 2 cups of water, season with salt and let it simmer with the lid closed till the moth beans are cooked well

Step 11: If the water dries out, add a little more water, adjust the seasoning and simmer for 5 more minutes

Step 12: The consistency of the curry should be little thin

Step 13: Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the heat

Step 14: Serve the Matki Chi Rassa Bhaji Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Moth Beans Cooked with Goda Masala) along with Rice Flour Bhakri Recipe (Maharashtrian Tandalachi Bhakri), and Maharashtrian Bharleli Vaangi Recipe (Stuffed Roasted Aubergines) for a Maharashtrian inspired brunch