Chori Nu Shaak Indian Yardlong Beans Recipe
"Chori nu shaak and chora nu shaak represent a Gujarati dish featuring yardlong beans. This vegetarian main course pairs well with freshly made roti or rice and is a speedy preparation, making it an ideal choice for hectic days!"
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp canola oil or other neutral oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp asafetida
- 5-6 clove garlic 22g, chopped finely
- 4 cup chori or long yard beans chopped 505 g
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1½ tsp cumin coriander powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tomatoes chopped into about 1 inch pieces
Instructions
- Heat oil on medium-high and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for 10-15 seconds.
- Add garlic to pan and let saute until it begins to brown. Then, turn down heat to medium-low.
- Add yardlong beans, turmeric, salt, and red chili powder to a pan. Add one cup water and mix. Cover and cook 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes to pan along with sugar. Mix well. Cook for three more minutes.
- Tomatoes will become softer but not break apart completely. Optionally garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 594mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1mg
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