healthy sabzis using matki 

mixed kathol sabzi is a popular Gujarati way to pulses, kathols. Learn how to make Gujarati mixed pulses sabji. mixed kathol sabzi  features a wonderful combo of pulses ( kala chana, moong, chawli, matki, hara vatana)  cooked and presented the Gujarati way. mixed kathol sabzi is part of the ‘jaman’ served during the festive seasons, but it is also made regularly in Gujarati households throughout the year. To make mixed kathol sabzi we have soaked overnight the kathols and then pressure cooked them. Then I cooked them in oil along with Indian spices, tamarind pulp, jaggery and a besan mixture. Finally everything is simmered for 5 to 7 minutes to make the perfect Gujarati mixed pulses sabji .

Matki benefits : Matki or moth beans are one of the good sources of protein. 1/4 cup raw matki yields abut 6 g of protein which can help build muscle mass. The fibre in it helps to give a satiety value and thus beneficial for weight loss and managing blood cholesterol levels. This key nutrient helps to maintain a healthy gut too. It is also a rich in magnesium and phosphorus. The vitamin B1 is necessary for energy metabolism and helps in converting food into energy.  The zinc in it possesses acts as an antioxidant and helps ward off harmful free radicals from the body, thus protecting cell health of various organs.