Saturday, February 14, 2009

Guwar ane Bateta jo saag (by Sajeda Meghji)

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup guwar - topped and tailed
  2. 1 medium potato - boiled and diced
  3. 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  4. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  5. 1 medium onion - chopped/sliced
  6. 1 tsp ginger & garlic paste
  7. 1/2 tsp green chilli paste
  8. 2 tomatoes - blanched and chopped
  9. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  10. 1 tsp coriander/cumin powder
  11. Coriander leaves chopped for garnish
  12. Salt to taste

Method:

  • Heat the oil, add the mustard and cumin seeds, let them pop.
  • Add the onions, fry until golden brown.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, ginger and chilli pastes.
  • Cook for at least 7 minutes.
  • Add tumeric, cumin and coriander powders and the salt, stir and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the guwar beans, mix so that the guwar is coated with the tomato masala.
  • Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Do not add any water.
  • Add the potatoes, mix, cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander.
  • Serve with chappatis.

Enjoy

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