Moth Beans (Matki, sprouted and cooked)
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Small brown moth beans (matki / Turkish gram), usually sprouted then lightly cooked. A drought-hardy legume with a low GI and high fiber, common in Maharashtrian usal and Rajasthani dishes.
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Sprouting before cooking lowers the GI further and boosts vitamin C; steam lightly rather than over-boiling to retain texture and nutrients.
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