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Cluster Beans/Gavarfali and Moong Dal stir fry

I like cluster beans (gavarphali/kothavarakkai/gawar) because it is so full of flavour and is a desi vegetable to boot. Also, it lends itself to a variety of dishes, each excellent in flavour and taste. I usually make a simple stir-fry with the basic south Indian tadka, but when I feel festive, I make the stir-fry with moong dal and coconut. I am sharing this recipe today with you all.

Ingredients:

  • Cluster beans/gavarfali            : 250 gms
  • Moong dal                                : 1/4 cup
  • Fresh Coconut (grated)           : 2 tbsp
  • Sambar powder                       : 1 tsp
  • Red chillies                              :1-2
  • Curry leaves                            : a few
  • Turmeric powder                     : 1/4 tsp
  • Mustard                                    : ½ tsp
  • Urad Dal                                   : 1 tsp
  • Chana Dal                                : 1 tsp
  • Hing                                          : ½ tsp
  • Oil                                             : 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
Ingredients for Cluster Beans - Gavarfali and Moong Dal
Ingredients for Cluster Beans – Gavarfali and Moong Dal

Method:

  • Wash, string and cut cluster beans into small bits.
  • Wash and soak moong dal for 30 mins. Drain the water completely.
  • In a kadhai, heat the oil, add mustard and when it begin popping, add the dals. Break the chillies into two or three pieces and add along with the hing.
  • Once the dals have browned well, add the drained moong dal, sauté for a minute and add haldi powder.
  • Now, add the cluster beans, required salt and sprinkle some water. Mix everything well, cover and cook for a 5-7 mins, checking in between to see that the beans are not dry. If needed sprinkle a few tsps water.
  • When it is almost cooked, add the sambar powder and mix well. Cover and cook for another minute or so.
  • Switch off the flame. Remove to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh coconut.
  • Serve with the main meal as a side dish.
Cluster Beans - Gavarfali and Moong Dal
Cluster Beans – Gavarfali and Moong Dal

Notes:

  • If you don’t have sambar powder, you can add ½ tsp chilli powder and ½ tsp dhania powder.
  • You can omit the moong dal and make a simple stir-fry too using the other ingredients. It will be yummy.
  • Since the recipe has so many dals in it, it is a completely nourishing dish and you can have your rotis with this subzi along with some raita or even dahi to make a balanced meal!

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