Moth Bean
Indian
Easy
Main CourseLight and Healthy Moth Bean Curry with Ragi Roti Lunch Combo
Moth Bean
47 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
21
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
This lunch combo brings together a simple home-style moth bean curry with soft ragi rotis. The matki curry is light, mildly spiced, and full of plant-based protein, while the ragi roti adds earthy flavour and fibre. It’s a complete, satisfying, and healthy meal that keeps you full and energised through the afternoon.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 cupMoth beans (matki) soaked overnight or sprouted
2 tablespoonsOil
½ teaspoonCumin seeds
½ teaspoonMustard seeds
1–2Dried red chillies
1 mediumOnion (finely chopped)
1Green chilli (slit)
1 teaspoonGinger paste
1 mediumTomato (chopped)
½ teaspoonTurmeric powder
1 teaspoonRed chilli powder
2 teaspoonsCoriander powder
½ teaspoonGaram masala
to tasteSalt
for garnishingFresh coriander leaves
as neededWater
1 cupRagi flour (finger millet flour) For Ragi Roti
1 cupHot water (or as needed to form dough)
to tasteSalt
1 teaspoonSesame seeds (optional)
for cooked rotiGhee or butter