Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Chikkudu kaya koora / Broad bean curry


Ingredients :

Chikkudu kaya / broad beans : 1 lb
onions : 1/2 cup chopped finely
red chili powder : 1 tsp
coriander powder : 1/2 tsp
salt : to taste
oil : 1 tbsp
mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
chana dal : 1 tsp
urad dal : 1 tsp
ginger garlic paste : 1/2 tsp
sesame seeds powder : 2 tsp
curry leaves : few
turmeric : 1/4 tsp
coriander leaves : few for garnishing


First pressure cook the broad beans in the pressure cooker for about one whistle after cutting them into bite size pieces. Drain the water and keep aside. In a big pan add in the oil. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle. Add in the chana dal, urad dal, cumin, curry leaves and turmeric in the same order. Now add in the onions and cook till the onions become light brown in color. Add the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw flavour goes away. Add the red chili powder, salt and sesame seed powder. Mix well. Now add the broad beans and fry for some time. Lastly add in the coriander powder and switch off the stove. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot either with rice or rotis.

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