Chikkudikaya Kura

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Ingredients

250 grams	chikkudikaya (Indian broad beans)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 medium	tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
0.5 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
0.5 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
1 cup	water
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and trim the chikkudikaya, removing the strings and cutting them into 1-inch pieces.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
3. 3 Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
6. 6 Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Add the chikkudikaya pieces and stir to coat them with the spices.
8. 8 Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on low heat until the beans are tender and cooked through.
9. 9 Once the beans are cooked, add garam masala and mix well.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.