MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Matki Palak Amti -- Moth Beans-Spinach Gravy Categories: Indian Yield: 4 Servings MMMMM---------------------------BEANS-------------------------------- 1/2 c Dry moth beans MMMMM---------------------------PASTE-------------------------------- Butter 2 Cloves 1 Cinnamon stick; (1") 1 ts Ginger; chopped 1 ts Garlic; chopped 4 Red chillies 1/4 c Onion; chopped 1 ts Coriander seeds 1/2 ts Cumin seeds 1/4 ts Fenugreek; (methi) seeds 1/4 c Coriander; (cilantro) leaves MMMMM----------------------------DISH--------------------------------- 1 c Cooked moth beans 1 c Spinach 1/2 c Fresh diced tomato 1/2 ts Cumin seeds 1/4 c Onion Butter Salt Preparation time: 30 minutes One of my readers requested for recipes with moth beans -- matki. These are one of my favorite beans to cook, as they do not require pre-soaking. Sprouting these is also easy compared to any other beans. So I use them frequently. This is one recipe I made up. This is not any traditional recipe, but I decided to name it amti anyway. This was very delicious. I served it with flavored rice and it made a very nice meal. You could even serve this for guests. Beans: Cook 1 cup moth beans, drain, and refridgerate. Paste: This is the longest step. Grind spices. Fry in butter. Add onion and garlic, cook until transparent. Add cilantro, cook until wilted. Mix well Dish: Heat butter and add cumin seeds. When they start popping, add onion. Fry until they turn brownish. Now add tomato, salt and cook until tomatoes are mushy. Add chopped chopped spinach, beans, and ground paste. Cook until done. Serve hot with flavored rice or rotis/chapatis. Recipe FROM: Recipe by Shilpa MMMMM