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Moth beans usually pronounced as moat beans are highly nutritious and are quite famous in Maharashtra cuisine. This bean can be used in salads, chats or even in curries. The sprouted version of this makes a good combination with some spicy veggie! Here goes moth beans dal in tangy style.
Serves:	2-3
Preparation Time:	8.5 Hours
Cooking Time:	30 minutes
Ingredients:	Moth beans soaked in water overnight - 1 cup
	Oil - 2 tbsp
	Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
	Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
	Green Chillies chopped - 1
	Onions finely chopped - 2
	Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
	Cumin Seeds Powder - 1 tsp
	Turmeric Powder - ½ tsp
	Jaggery grated - 1 tsp
	Garam Masala - 1 tsp
	Chopped Tomatoes - 100g
	Salt to taste
	Chopped Cilantro (Coriander Leaves) for garnishing
Method:	• Heat Oil in a pan, add Mustard Seeds and allow it to splutter. Next add Green Chillies, Ginger Garlic Paste and fry for few seconds. • Add Onions and sauté till they are lightly browned. To this add Cumin, Turmeric and Red Chilli Powder and mix well. • Then add Garam Masala, Jaggery, Salt and Tomatoes and fry till Oil separates. • Then drain the Moth Beans and add to this paste. Add Water just to cover this mixture and mix well. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or till the Moth Beans are completely cooked. • Garnish with Cilantro (Coriander Leaves) and serve hot.