Goru Chikkudikaya Vellulli Palli Podi Kura | Gawar Sabzi with Peanuts and Garlic

Ingredients

• 250 gms String Beans, Goru Chikkudikaya, Gawar
• 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts ((~40 gms))
• 2 Red Chillies
• Salt to Taste
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Udad Dal or Husked Black Gram
• 1 tsp Crushed Garlic ((~4 big cloves))
• 1.5 tsp Oil
• A Few Curry Leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   --- The Preparations ---

2. 2

   Cut the ends of the string beans and cut the beans into small pieces.

3. 3

   Dry roast the red chillies till they just start to change colour.

4. 4

   Grind the peanuts and red chillies together into a coarse powder.

5. 5

   --- Making the Goru Chikkudikaya Kura ---

6. 6

   In a heavy bottomed kadhai or wok, heat the oil and add mustard seeds.

7. 7

   When the mustard seeds start to crackle, add the udad dal and fry till light golden brown.

8. 8

   Add the crushed garlic and curry leaves. Fry for a few seconds.

9. 9

   Turn down the heat to low-medium.

10. 10

    Add the cut beans, salt, and sprinkle about 2 tbsp water. Mix well.

11. 11

    Cover with a plate or a lid with an edge and add some water to the top of the plate/cover.

12. 12

    Let the beans cook slowly in the steam. Mix them occasionally.

13. 13

    When the beans are cooked, turn off the heat.

14. 14

    Add the peanut powder and mix well.

15. 15

    Serve warm with rotis or rice.