Sattvic Matki Curry or Whole Moth Beans Curry (also known as Turkish Gram Curry) is an omnipresent vegan entree for many festive or religious events in my house. I have explained Sattvic diet and its importance under the Sattvic Thali segment. You can enjoy this recipe with roti, parathas, puri, sandwich bread or plain rice. You can also enjoy this dish as Sattvic Misal. Just sprinkle some Indian Sev and add a squeeze of lime juice.
Matki (moth beans) promote stronger bones due to the presence of calcium and phosphorous. The presence of zinc in Moth beans strengthens immune system which helps to prevent various sorts of health problems. They are also a great source of proteins for vegetarians and vegans who rely on plant based proteins. You can cook this beans as in this recipe. Or you can sprout it and consume it with some fresh squeezed lime and a pinch of salt and pepper.
About Sattvic Matki
Sattvic Matki curry is an ideal curry for vegans. Prepared without using onion and garlic, one would assume that this would pale in taste compared to the recipe made with onions and garlic. However, I can assure you that the Sattvic recipe tastes as good (if not better) than the non-sattvic version. And though I used a wok to cook the dish, you can use an InstantPot or a pressure cooker as well.
Ideally, I like to provide this dish some resting time that allows the moth beans or matki to absorb the spices. This enhances the flavor of the dish.
So enjoy this recipe and let me know if this was your tummy to heart moment.