Gavdechi Bhaji

Gavdechi Bhaji

Gavdechi Bhaji

Veg Vegan

A hearty and nutritious stir-fry made from field beans, coconut, and spices, popular in rural areas.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Field Bean 1 cup Field Bean
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Curry Leaf 10-12 Curry Leaf
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , grated
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
turmeric powder 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
jaggery 1 teaspoon Jaggery
salt to taste Salt
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the gavda beans overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  2. 2 Drain the soaked beans and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  5. 5 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds.
  6. 6 Add the slit green chilies and sauté for a minute.
  7. 7 Add the drained gavda beans and mix well.
  8. 8 Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  9. 9 Add about 1/2 cup of water, cover, and cook until the beans are tender.
  10. 10 Once the beans are cooked, add grated coconut and jaggery, and mix well.
  11. 11 Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the flavors meld together.
  12. 12 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Adjust the amount of water based on the consistency you prefer for the curry.