Peanut, moth beans sabzi

Your Heart Will Go Nuts for Peanuts. Peanuts are a very good source of monounsaturated fats, the type of fat that is emphasized in the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. Studies of diets with a special emphasis on peanuts have shown that this little legume is a big ally for a healthy heart. Those who have pea nuts allergy, however, should not be having this sabzi.

Ingredients:

Raw groundnuts            - ¼ cup soak overnight

Moth beans sprouted                - 1 cup

Oil        - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds              -1/3 tsp

Onion   - 1 finely cut

Curry leaves     - a few

Garlic   - 5, 6 flakes crushed

Tomatoes         - 2 finely cut

Turmeric powder          -1/3 tsp

Chilli powder    - ½ tsp

Coriander powder        - 1 tsp

Garam masala powder              - ½ tsp

Salt to taste

Water   - 1 cup

Method:

- Heat the oil in the pressure cooker, add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the cut onion and curry leaves.

- Sauté for some time, add the garlic and cut tomatoes. Lower the flame and keep stirring, allowing the tomatoes to cook.

- Add all the masala powders and salt, mix well and add the sprouted moth beans and ground nuts.

- Stir well, add salt and water, keep the flame high and close the pressure cooker. When the whistle comes, lower the flame and cook for two minutes.

Cool, open the cooker and simmer for two minutes. Serve with rotis or rice.