Cluster Beans Fry

Ingredients

• 6 cups cluster beans
  (guar bean, gawar phalli),
  cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• Turmeric powder, a pinch
• Asafoetida powder (hing)
• 1 tsp besan (chickpea flour)
• 5-6 curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• 3-4 tsp vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Place the cluster beans in a microwave-safe bowl with a little water and salt, and cook in the microwave for abot 5-6 minutes or until tender. Or boil the cluster beans separately until just tender. Do not overcook. Drain the water, if needed.
   
   
2. Heat the oil in a wide, nonstick skillet. Add the asafoetida, mustard, and cumin seeds and fry for a couple of seconds. As the seeds start to pop, add the turmeric powder and curry leaves, fry for a second, and add the cooked cluster beans along with salt as needed.
   
   
3. Cover and cook the cluster beans for 2 minutes on medium heat. Remove the lid and saute on medium heat until the beans start browning lightly.
   
   
4. Add the red chilli powder and saute, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes.
   
   
5. Add the besan and saute for a couple more minutes until the raw flavor of the flour is gone.
   
   
6. Serve the cluster beans fry with plain rice and dal or soup.

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