Ingredients (1–2 servings)
- 1 cup sprouted matki (moth beans)
- 1½–2 cups water (your preference)
- 1–2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ cup chopped tomato (fresh or canned)
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper (optional, small pinch)
- Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar — about ½ tsp, to finish
Method (Instant Pot Mini – 3 qt)
- Add sprouted matki and water to the pot.
- Pressure cook HIGH – 6 minutes.
- Let natural release 10 minutes, then release remaining pressure.
- Switch to Sauté (Low).
- Add oil and cumin seeds; let them gently sizzle 30–60 seconds.
- Stir in tomato, coriander, garlic powder, turmeric, and salt.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes, uncovered, until flavors come together.
- Turn heat off. Stir in vinegar.
- Taste. Add a pinch of black pepper only if you want a little edge.
