Chikkudukaya Vepudu

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Ingredients

250 grams	chikkudukaya (broad beans)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
2	dry red chilies
1 sprig	curry leaves
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the chikkudukaya thoroughly and trim the ends. Cut them into 1-inch pieces.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, dry red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add the chikkudukaya pieces and mix well.
7. 7 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.
8. 8 Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chikkudukaya is tender.
9. 9 Remove the lid, add garam masala, and sauté for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.