Moth beans is a legume that is a popular part of Indian palate. It is commonly known as "matki" in India and known by other names such as Turkish Beans/Dew Beans/Papillons etc. Moth beans can be cooked and consumed as "bhaji" and also can be processed to make dals.

Benefits:

1. High Calcium content for maintaining strong bones and preventing the risk of osteoporosis.

2. Immunity Enhancement. The presence of zinc in Moth Beans strengthens the immune system.

3. Great source of protein and antioxidants. Because of its high iron content it also improves blood circulation.

4. Great for weight watchers. As moth beans are high in protein it takes longer for the body to digest the same, thus accelerating the body's metabolism.                                                                                                                                                                       

Moth bean recipe -                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Ingredients:      

1 cup of Moth beans (Soaked in water overnight)

1 tsp Mustard Seeds

2 tbsp Oil

1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

2 Onions (Finely chopped)

1 Green chillies (Chopped)

1 tsp Red chilli powder

½ tsp Turmeric Powder

1 tsp Cumin seeds powder               

1 tsp grated jaggery

100 g of tomatoes (Chopped)

1 tsp Garam Masala

Chopped Coriander Leaves to garnish

Salt for taste                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Method -                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let it to splutter. After that add green chillies, ginger garlic paste and fry it for a few seconds.

2. Add onions and sauté until it becomes lightly browned. Add cumin, turmeric and red chilli powder. Combine well.

3. Add garam masala, salt, jaggery and tomatoes. Fry until the oil separates.

4. Drain Moth beans and add it to this paste. Add water covering this mixture and combine well. Boil and cook for 20 minutes by covering or until the Moth Beans are cooked completely.

5. Garnish by using coriander leaves. Serve it hot.