Sprouted Matki or Moth Beans Salad

Moth Beans are used in the form of sprouts in this salad. A tasty and unique salad goes perfectly with the meal. I simply love this salad because it makes raw mango so delightful. It's always my favorite for lunch or during evening tea time. 

This is other version of salad with steamed sprouts and they are extremely nutritious which is high in fiber, low in fat and rich in vitamins and minerals. We generally make it a point to have at least some type of sprout legumes in a week. Matki salad is the easiest to make, tastes amazing and very healthy. 

June Shhhhh Cooking Secretly Challenge Theme

During the month of June Shhhh Cooking Secretly Challenge, “Summer Salad” theme was suggested by our co blogger Kalyani Sri who owns a lovely and fantastic blog. She is blogging at www.sizzlintastebuds.com

Check out some of Kalyan Sri recipes like
Microwave pineapple kesari
Arachuvitta Sambar

This month I have paired with Jayashree Trao who is really an amazing blogger at www.evergreendishes.com. She gave me two lovely secret ingredients Raw Mango and Salt. 
I gave two secret ingredients as Lemon and Black Channa for her. Wow …….She made a wonderful and lovely salad with my secret ingredients too.

Check out her awesome recipes like

Sel roti
Chocolate and floral cookies
Spicy chitpotle chilli corn soup

Try out other raw mango recipes on my blog like

Raw mango rasam
(Raw Mango) lemon rice 
Raw mango Pappu

MORE SALAD RECIPES ARE LINKED BELOW

Kachumber
Papaya Cucumber salad
Carrot kosambari

Prep  time	Cooking time	Serves
15 mins	10 mins	3 persons

Recipe Course: Salad

Recipe type: Indian cuisine

Ingredients Sprouted Moth beans (Matki) – 2 cups Onion – 1 no Tomato -1 no Raw mango – 1 cup Green chilies – 1 no’s Lemon juice -2 tsp Red chili powder – ½ tsp Jeera powder – ¼ tsp (optional) Chaat masala-1 tsp Coriander leaves – ¼ cup Black Salt or Salt– to taste

Method

Preparation of sprouts

1. Ensure Moth Beans are clean and free of small rocks or any foreign objects. Put Moth Beans in a large bowl and add enough water that rises well above the Moth Beans. Keep the bowl covered for 8-10 hours.

2. After 10 hours, uncover the bowl.Matki should have soaked all the water. Next day, drain water and place them in a clean cloth. Tie and keep the cloth in an open vessel. Sprinkle water on cloth 2-3 times or when it looks dry. 

3. Moth beans sprouts a tail next morning. If not, wait for few more days till bean sprouts or keep them in warm place. Sprinkle water 2-3 times daily. Wash sprouted moth beans properly. Drain excess water. Keep aside.

Preparation of Sprouted Moth Bean –Matki Salad

1. Cut all the vegetables and keep all the masala powders ready. 

2. Steam the sprouted beans with salt for 10 mins. 

3. Allow the beans to cool for few minutes.

4.Transfer the matki in a serving bowl followed by chopped raw mango. 

5.Add chopped onions, tomatoes and green chilies.

6. Now add black salt (salt), red chilli powder, Chaat masala and lemon juice. 

7.Mix everything well and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

8.Serve immediately. Sprouted Moth Beans Salad is ready. 

Notes

• Add some salt to sprouted moth beans and rub it with hands to coat well. 
• Rinse well with cold water. 
• This will remove the foul smell.
• Refrigerated sprouts last well for 10-12 days.  
• If you wish to store sprouts for more than 2 weeks, then you must deep freeze it.