Madike Kalu saaru

In today’s blog, I will share the recipe for Madike kalu sambar. Matki Moth beans or Madike Kalu are high in protein and nutritious. My mom used to make this sambar very often because of its health benefits. Having sprouted matki will have added benefits. I have already shared the moth beans curry recipe, don’t forget to check it out. Do give this recipe of Madike Kalu saaru a try and I am sure you will love it for sure. Now, without any delay let’s jump into the recipe.

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Ingredients

1 & 1/2 cups of sprouted matki or Madike kalu 

1 glass of water 

1/2 tbsp Salt 

1 medium tomatoes chopped into pieces

2 tbsp Coconut chips

2 Cloves and 1/2 inch cinnamon 

1 cup chopped Onion 

2 tbsp Oil

5-6 curry leaves

1/2 tbsp Salt (as per taste)

1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder 

2 tbsp Red chilli powder 

Add 1 & 1/2 glass of water

Instructions with Images

In a pressure cooker add 1 & 1/2 cups of sprouted matki or Madike kalu 

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Add 1 glass of water 

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Add 1/2 tbsp Salt and Pressure cook for 2 whistles 

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In a jar, add 1 medium tomatoes chopped into pieces

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Add 2 tbsp Coconut chips, 2 Cloves, and 1/2 inch cinnamon 

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Add a little water and grind it into a smooth paste

Add 2 Cloves and 1/2 inch cinnamon 

In a pan add 2 tbsp Oil

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Add 1 cup chopped Onion and saute

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Add 5-6 curry leaves and saute

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Next, add Grounded Masala

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Mix and cook it well

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Add 1/2 tbsp Salt (as per taste) and Mix everything well 

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Add 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder 

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And add 2 tbsp Red chilli powder 

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Mix and cook it well

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Close the lid and cook it for 5 minutes on low flame 

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Open the lid  When it reduces  to half of its quantity 

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Add the pressure-cooked matki or madike kalu 

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Mix everything well

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Now, add 1 & 1/2 glass of water

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Mix everything well

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Close the lid and cook it for 10 min on low flame

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Once the quantity is reduced to half , Turn off the gas

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Now, your tasty Madaki kalu sambar is ready.

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Enjoy it with Ragi Mudde, Rice, or Chapati &Rotti. It tastes heavenly yum when you savor it hot. I am so in love with this sambar that I make sure to prepare it every week. Please give this recipe for Madike Kalu saaru a try. If you liked the recipe please share it with your friends and family. See you in the next blog.

Happy Eating!