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Maharashtrian Gavaar Chi Bhaji recipe

This Maharashtrian-style gavaar chi bhaji is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can be transformed into a culinary masterpiece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Marathi

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp Oil तेल
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds राय
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetedia हींग
  • 1 onion chopped (प्याज)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder हल्दी
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder लाल मीर्च
  • 1 tsp cumin powder जीरा पाव्डर
  • 1 tsp corriander powder धनीया पाव्डर
  • 1 bowl cluster beans chopped (गवार)
  • 1 potato cut into small pieces (Optional) (आलु)
  • 1 tsp goda masala गोडा मसाला (OR) garam masala (गरम मसाला)
  • 1 tsp jaggery गुड
  • 2 slit green chillies हरी मीर्च
  • 2 tsp peanut garlic red chilli chutney फल्ली लेहसुन लालमीर्च चटनी
  • 1 inch Salt to taste नमक

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil, once hot add mustard seeds (rai). As soon as mustard seeds starts crackling add asafoetedia (hing) and chopped onions.
    2 tsp Oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp asafoetedia, 1 onion
  • Saute till onions turn translucent. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Mix well.
    1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp corriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder
  • After 2 minutes, add cluster beans (gavaar), salt and water.
    1 bowl cluster beans, 1 inch Salt to taste, 1 potato
  • Add goda masala, jaggery, slit green chillies and peanut chutney and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes.
    1 tsp goda masala, 1 tsp jaggery, 2 slit green chillies, 2 tsp peanut garlic red chilli chutney
  • One cluster beans (gavaar) is done, serve hot with shing daane ki chutney and roti or bhakhari.