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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