Broad Beans Curry/Chikudukaya curry

Broad Beans Curry/Chikudukaya curry

I love this variety among all the beans. Especially this variety the seeds are bigger and tastier to eat  . High in proteins and yeah can be easily cooked without much hassle. For this curry I used very less oil. In fact I just sprayed oil and it came out awesome. Here is the recipe

INGREDIENTS :-

Broad beans :- 1/2 kilo washed well chopped and seeds separated.

Peanuts :- a cup

Ginger-garlic paste :- a teaspoon

Tomato(chopped) :- a cup

Turmeric :- a pinch

Green chillies :- 3-4

Coriander :- 1/2 bunch

Curry leaves :- 4-5

Salt :- as required

Sambar powder :- a teaspoon

Garama masala :- probably a pinch

For tempering :-

Urad dal:- teaspoon

Chana dal :- teaspoon

jeera :- teaspoon

Mustard seeds :- teaspoon

METHOD :-

1. Make a paste of coriander-green chillies-ginger-garlic
2. Take a pan add oil (2-3 teaspoons is more than enough)
3. Add all the tempering after the oil is heated and fry until light brown.
4. Add peanuts and fry until they are fried well.
5. Add crushed curry leave and ginger-garlic-coriander-chilli paste.
6. Add chopped beans and turmeric and salt. Mix well and close the lid.
7. Cook until beans become soft. Add tomatoes , sambar powder, garam masala at this stage.
8. Simmer again for 5 minutes and its ready