Chikkudikaya Kura
Veg
Vegan
A simple yet flavorful curry made with broad beans, cooked with traditional spices, offering a taste of home-cooked Rayalaseema meals.
Cuisines
Rayalaseema
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Indian Broad Bean |
|
1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
|
2 medium | Tomato , chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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0.5 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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0.5 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 cup | Water |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and trim the chikkudikaya, removing the strings and cutting them into 1-inch pieces.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
- 3 Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add the chikkudikaya pieces and stir to coat them with the spices.
- 8 Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on low heat until the beans are tender and cooked through.
- 9 Once the beans are cooked, add garam masala and mix well.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For enhanced flavor, add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) while tempering the spices.