Follow these steps for perfect results
Cumin powder
Cumin seeds
Red Chilli powder
Onion
chopped
Shrimps
Gawar Phali (Cluster beans)
bite sized
Sunflower Oil
Tomatoes
chopped
Ginger Garlic Paste
Lemon
juiced
Green Chillies
slit
Prep all ingredients: cut gawar into bite-sized pieces, chop onions and tomatoes, slit green chillies.
Heat sunflower oil in a kadai (wok).
Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Add slit green chillies and finely sliced onions; saute until translucent.
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few seconds.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.
Add cumin powder and gawar (cluster beans); saute for half a minute.
Add 1/2 cup of water, cover, and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes (check and saute occasionally).
When gawar is almost cooked, add the shrimps and continue cooking until they are done and pink.
Let the water evaporate to make it a dry sabzi.
Serve hot with Lauki Chana Dal, Phulka, Makki Ki Roti or steamed rice.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of red chili powder to your spice preference.
Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will become rubbery.
Add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 mins
The sabzi can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Garnish with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lemon.
Serve hot with roti, rice, or dal.
Serve as a side dish with a complete Indian meal.
The acidity and slight sweetness complement the spice.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Sabzis are a staple in Indian cuisine, often served as a side dish.
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