How To Sprout Matki (Moth Beans)

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Legumes, lentils, and beans play an essential role in the Indian diet.

Legumes are rich in protein, high in fibre, and a good source of antioxidants along with vitamins & minerals.

Including legumes & pulses in everyday meals is a great way of including proteins when on a plant-based diet to get your daily intake of necessary nutrients.

Legumes like matki (moth beans), green moong (green mung beans), harbara / chole (chickpeas), horsegram, whole brown lentils, vaal / dalimbi (field beans) are some of the legumes that mostly sprouted to enhance their nutritional value.

These protein-packed legumes are low in glycemic index making them diabetic-friendly too.

How to sprout matki (moth beans)

Matki is also known as Moth Beans, Mat Beans or Dew Beans. 

Matki ( Moth Beans) contain a good amount of calcium, phosphorous, and zinc. It helps strengthen our immunity. Hence almost every fortnight we make a point to include this healthy legume in our diet.

If you are into a plant-based, vegan or vegetarian diet this legume is one the best source of protein. They are light and easy to digest.

In Indian cuisine, you will find legumes such as green mung beans (hirvi mug dal), black-eyed beans (chavali), lima beans (kadve vaal), kala vatana are used extensively.

At home we always make sure to stock up on these legumes which come very handy when not in the mood to prepare vegetables or dal.

Including legumes in everyday meals is a great way to get your daily intake of necessary nutrients.

To make any pluses or legumes the main step is to soak them in water overnight or at least for 4-5 hours before cooking them. This helps in getting rid of bloating when consumed and helps legumes cook faster.

For matki (moth beans) to sprout, you need to soak them in water for about 8-12 hours or overnight. Then drain all the water, and keep them aside covered in a dark cloth for 24-48 hours and allow them to sprout.

Sprout Recipes

Matki Chi Usal – Moth Beans Curry

Matki Pakoda – Moth Bean Fritters

Chana Salad – Chickpea Salad

Harbaryachi Usal – Chana Masala – Black Chickpea Curry

Vaalachi Usal – Dalimbi Usal – Field Beans Curry

How to sprout matki/moth beans?

• Wash matki/moth beans with water and soak them for 8-12 hours. Make sure to soak the matki (beans) in a large vessel as they will double up in size during soaking.

• After soaking for 8-12 hours or overnight, drain out the water.

• Wrap the soaked matki /moth bean in a clean cloth and store it in a dark warm place for 10-12 hours.

• After wrapping for almost 24 hours, you will see the matki has started to sprout. The more you will keep it covered it will continue to sprout.

• Sprouted matki (moth beans) are ready.

Storage Suggestion

Sprouted matki or for that matter any beans can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks in an air-tight container.

Note: Sprouting time varies depending upon the climatic conditions. If makti / moth bean doesn’t sprout after 10-12 hours, keep it wrapped for further 4-6 hours.

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