Sindhi Guar Bhaji
Ingredients Needed
Cluster beans / Guaar, finely chopped – 250 gms
Tomatoes finely chopped – 2 medium
Ginger Garlic paste 1/2 tsp
Green chillies – 2 long
Red chilli powder – 3/4 tsp
Coriander powder – 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder a pinch
Whole cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds – 1/ 2 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
Dry mango powder 1/4 tsp
Cooking oil – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
How to make Sindhi Guaar Bhaji:
Wash the chopped guaar 2-3 times in normal water. MW the beans in enough water for 10 mins, drain the beans and keep it aside.
In a non stick pan, heat oil, Add cumin and mustard seeds and allow to crackle.
Add green chillies and ginger-garlic paste, cook for 2 minutes on low flame.
Add chopped tomatoes, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix well.
Cook for 3-4 minutes until nice color of tomatoes appear.
Add boiled beans and coriander powder, saute for 2 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup of water and garam masala powder, mix thoroughly. Simmer with lid covered so that the masalas are cooked and coats the vegetable.
Finally add the dry mango powder, combine everything, make sure the subji is dry.
Sindhi Guaar is a dry Subzi, so cook till all the water is evaporated.
Serve hot with chapati
Notes:
I was skeptical about adding both cumin seeds and mustard for tempering. By default other than our andhra dal, I never add this combination for gravies.
Come to think of it, other than dry mango powder, everything else is the same as how we make our kuras (gravies). So that goes to say that simple dishes across states are very much similar in their making.
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14 comments
whether authentic or not, it does seem delicious
i love cluster beans only when my mom makes it, i dont venture out making it myself becoz i dont do a good job. But it helps to have variety of recipes handy, sindhi style is quite similar to the way i make it, will store this for future
This dry cluster beans goes awesome with rotis na, cant wait to make some this way.
Valli the cluster beans are almost Sindhi…musturd and cumin both are not used in tempering..but you have perfect spices and the dish looks inviting.
This is so different from what I make. Love it.
Like you said goruchikkudukayalu are usually made in just 1 or 2 ways — this curry sounds delicious.
I've never made these with tomatoes. Is awkward on it's own or with potatoes. Looks quite inviting
I love cluster beans ! It's new way for me to cook without potatoes..
looks delicious and bookmarked it Valli…
Wow! that is another variety to make with cluster beans!
These cluster beans are so tasty & this dish has definitely enhanced its flavor
that is so simple and so comforting… love to have these with roti… thanks for the recipe valli!!!
I am not a fan of cluster beans and never prepare it at home.No one misses it too.Curry does look inviting though 🙂
I second PJ. Even am not a fan of cluster beans. But with the spices mentioned and the flavour. this can make way to our home. 🙂 Neat presentation Valli.