Cluster Beans (GoruChikkudukaya Kura) (Gwar Phali Sabzi)

South Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Andhra Cuisine

Cluster Beans (GoruChikkudukaya Kura) (Gwar Phali Sabzi) 

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Cluster Beans (GoruChikkudukaya/Gwar Phali)- about 1- ¼ Cups

For Tempering:

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 1 Tbsp.

Split Bengal Gram/Split Chick Pea (Chana Dal/Senagapapu)- ½ Tsp.

Split Black Gram (Urad Dal/Menapappu)- ½ Tsp.

Mustard Seeds (Rai/Aavalu)- ½ Tsp.

Cumin Seeds (Jeera/Jeelakarra)- ½ Tsp.

Asafoetida (Hing/Inguva Podi)- a Pinch

Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta/Karvepaku)- 5 to 6 No’s

Method:

Wash, Dry, De String both sides & Cut the GoruChikkudukaya into Finely Chopped pieces or half inch diced pieces as desired

In a Pressure Cooker, Add the GoruChikkudukaya, Water & Cook for about 2 Whistles or till the Pieces are Tender

Mix the Tamarind Paste/ Pulp with some Warm Water, Powdered or Grated Jaggery & Keep Aside

In a Non Stick Pan, Heat Oil, Add Chana Dal, Urad Dal & Sauté till the seeds change Colour

Add Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds & Sauté till the seeds Crackle

Add Curry Leaves, Hing, Turmeric Powder, Cooked GoruChikkudukaya, Salt & Combine Well

Cover & Cook for a Couple of Minutes

Serve Hot!

A Complete Telugu Meal would include this Vegetable coupled with Rice, any Lentil preparation, Andhra Hot Soup (Charu), Fried Papad, Curd!

Tips:

Can add about a small Pinch of Fenugreek Seeds which is optional in this Recipe

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