Avarakkai Curry-Broad Beans Curry Recipe

January 28, 2012 by PadhuSankar 16 Comments

Today we will learn a very simple vegetable curry prepared with Broad beans/flat beans (avarakkai in Tamil, Sem in Hindi).It goes well with both rice and chapati. Learn how to make Sem sabji/broad beans curry – the North Indian style.

Avarakkai/Broad beans curry/Sem Sabji

Prep Time : 10 mins

Cook Time : 20 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: North Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar

Ingredients needed

   Broad beans -1/4 kg (250 grams)
   Onion – 1 big or 3/4 cup finely chopped
   Ripe Tomatoes chopped -1 cup
   Salt as needed

Spice Powder

   Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
   Chilli powder -1 tsp
   Coriander powder – 2 tsp
   Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp (optional)

For the seasoning

   Oil -1 tbsp
   Cumin seeds/Jeera -1 tsp
   Mustard seeds -1 tsp

Preparation

String the beans, wash and cut it into small pieces as shown in the picture.

Method

Heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, when it splutters, add onion and saute till onions turn light brown.

Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and cook till tomatoes become slightly mushy.

Add chopped broad beans and salt required. Sprinkle water and cook till it becomes soft. (Sprinkle water and stir in between for even cooking and to prevent it from getting burnt.)

Note – You can cook it in a pressure pan also without the weight.

You can add ginger garlic paste, if you prefer, after you saute the onions.

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