Mochai Kottai Kaara Kulambu Recipe

This Field bean curry is one of my favourite curries. Healthy and flavourish dish loved by all. Try and enjoy!
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Field bean/Mochai1 Cup (16 tbs) (Dried)
 Fenugreek seeds1 Teaspoon
 Pearl onions6 , chopped
 Tomato1 , chopped
 Curry leaves1 Tablespoon
 Green chilly1 , slit lengthwise
 Turmeric powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Red chili powder2 Teaspoon
 Coriander powder3 Teaspoon
 Gingerly oil3 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Tamarind juice1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Coconut4 Teaspoon, grated
 Fennel seeds1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 136 Calories from Fat 29

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3 g5.4%

Saturated Fat 1.7 g8.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 133.9 mg5.6%

Total Carbohydrates 25 g8.3%

Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.5%

Sugars 5.6 g

Protein 6 g11.5%

Vitamin A 10.3% Vitamin C 27.1%

Calcium 7.9% Iron 13%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Grind the ingredients given for grinding in to a fine paste.
2. Heat a tsp oil in pressure cooker, add the beans and saute in medium flame for 5mins till one or two beans splutter and you get the bean flavour.
3. Add water, salt and steam cook for 6 whisles(or till done). Do not drain the water.
4. Heat oil in kadai, add the fenugreek seeds and saute till light brown, add the chopped onions and saute for few minutes.
5. Add the green chilly and curry leaves and saute.
6. Add the tomaoes and saute till mashing. Add all the powders, salt and saute till the raw smell goes.
7. Add the grinded coconut and saute for 2mins.
8. Now add the tamarind juice and water. Adjust the taste and let it boil.
9. When the curry thickens, add the steamed beans and simmer for 5mins.
10. Finally add a tsp of oil and simmer till the oil floats on top.

Serve hot with plain white rice.Ejoy!

Comments

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veg foodie says :

Sanghi...ur recipes are a joy to read and prepare...... i love every vegetarian recipe u have here....this curry sounds very intriguing. im gonna try this sometime soon :)
Posted on: 5 September 2009 - 2:25am
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