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What is Naripayaru?/What is Moth Bean?/Matki Uses/Pani Payaru Uses/Dew Bean Uses/Naripayaru Uses
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- ABOUT - MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU
- APPEARANCE OF MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU
- MOTH BEANS VS MUNG BEANS
- FEW INDIAN REGIONAL OR VERNACULAR NAMES FOR MOTH BEANS
- FLAVOUR OF MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU
- INDIAN CULINARY USES OF MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU
- TIPS TO BUY MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU
- HOW TO STORE MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU?
ABOUT - "MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU"
Moth Beans, commonly known as Moath Beans, Mat Beans, Dew Beans and Turkish Gram in English, Matki or Moth in Hindi and Naripayaru, Pani Payaru or Tulkapayir in Tamil.
Moth Beans are edible seeds from the annual herbaceous plant, Vigna Aconitifolia and it belongs to the Fabaceae plant family. Moth Bean is native to India and is widely grown for its edible seeds and leaves. Leaves are used for animal consumption and seeds are used for human consumption.
Moth Beans can be used as it is or made into sprouts or ground into flour.
APPEARANCE OF MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU
Moth Beans are small oblong-shaped seeds. They are available in tan/brown or yellowish-brown colour exterior skin and yellowish-white interior seeds. Moth Beans are hard textured seeds that resemble green mung beans.
MOTH BEANS VS MUNG BEANS
Difference between Moth Beans and Mung Beans
These two varieties are legumes and look very similar in appearance. However, the main difference between mung beans and moth beans are colour and size. Moth beans are brown and slightly smaller in size, while mung beans are green and slightly bigger. Both the beans also slightly vary in taste.
If you are new to Green Mung Bean. Kindly click the below link to check out -
🔗Green Mung Bean
FEW INDIAN REGIONAL OR VERNACULAR NAMES FOR MOTH BEANS
Tamil name - Naripayaru/Pani Payaru/Tulkapayir
Hindi name - Moth/Mot/Matki
Marathi name - Matki/Mat/Matha/Matkya
Bengali name - Vanmug/Khari
Kannada name - Madaki Kalu/Madike Kalu
Urdu name - Mat/Matki
English name - Mat Bean/Dew Bean/Turkish Gram/Aconite Leaved Kidney Bean/Aconite Bean
FLAVOUR OF MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU
Moth Beans are a super versatile ingredient. It takes on the flavour of what you choose to cook them with, whether sweet or savoury. Moth Beans have an earthy sweet taste and a nutty texture.
INDIAN CULINARY USES OF MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU
Moth Beans are popularly known as Matki in India. They are widely used in Indian cuisine, especially north Indian cuisine. Moth Beans are the main staple in many vegetarian diets.
Moth Beans/Matki are a super versatile ingredient. It takes on the flavour of what you choose to cook them with, whether sweet or savoury. You can use moth beans as it is or made them into sprouts or ground them into flour.
Whole Moth Beans/Matki
The classic Indian dish "Dhal (Dal)" is the basic preparation using whole moth beans. It also can be used to make stir fry, curry, sprouts, chutney, soup, stuffing for paratha and many more.
For Example
Naripayaru Sundal Recipe, Matki Dal Recipe, Moth Bean Curry Recipe
Moth Bean Sprouts/Matki Sprouts
Sprouted Moth Bean/Sprouted Matki is a very popular ingredient used widely in Indian cuisine, especially Maharashtrian cuisine. You can make stir fry, salad, curry or even chaat recipes.
For Example
Matki Chi Usal Recipe, Sprouted Moth Chaat Recipe, Maharashtrian Misal Pav Recipe
Moth Bean Flour/Matki Flour
Moth Beans can be made into flour and they can be used in various Indian sweets and savoury dishes.
For Example
Naripayaru Laddu Recipe, Moth Bean Dosa or Adai
In the picture - Naripayaru Laddu Recipe/Moth Bean Ladoo Recipe
For the detailed Naripayaru Laddu Recipe/Moth Bean Ladoo Recipe with step-by-step images. Kindly, click the below link -
🔗Naripayaru Laddu Recipe/Moth Bean Ladoo Recipe
Moth Beans also can be deep-fried or roasted to make masala dal and add as a flavouring in various North Indian Street Foods.
For Example
Moth Bean Fritters, Moth Bean Namkeen
The above is some of the recipe ideas using Moth Bean/Matki/Naripayaru. You could innovatively use Moth Beans in your cooking.
TIPS TO BUY MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU
Moth Bean/Matki/Naripayaru is easily available in any Indian grocery store and also in the online market.
When buying Moth Bean, look for freshness, and moisture-free and always buy a well-packed and recently dated product.
HOW TO STORE MOTH BEAN/MATKI/NARIPAYARU?
You can easily moth beans/matki in an airtight container in a cool and dry place for 1 month. To extend shelf life for 3-4 months, store them in the refrigerator.
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