Cluster BeansFry Recipe or Goruchikkudu fry or Gawar Phali Fry whatever the name it is mostly made as a curry or fry recipe. Unlike other beans family they are a bithard but rich in fiber content.
- Cluster Beans/ Goruchikkudu/ Gawar Phali – 250 gms.
- Water – 2 glasses
- Salt – 1 ¼ tbsp.
- Oil – 4 tbsp.
- Chana dal – 2 tbsp.
- Mustard seeds – ½ tbsp.
- Cumin seeds – 1 tbsp.
- Garlic cloves – 20 No.
- Onion pieces – 1 bowl
- Curry leaves – ½ bowl
- Turmeric powder – ¾ tbsp.
- Dry red chilies – 5 No.
- Fresh Coconut grate – ½ cup.
- Garam masala powder – ½ tbsp.
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Wash goru chikkudu in water and remove thread-like fiber from both the sides and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
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In a bowl add little water, salt and put goru chikkudu in water and boil for 5-10 minutes based on the tenderness.
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Tip: To check whether they are cooked or not pierce with two fingers.
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Transfer them to skillet and drain excessive water and keep aside.
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In a pan, heat oil, add chana dal, little cumin seeds, crushed garlic, mustard seeds and onions.
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Saute for a while, add curry leaves and boiled cluster beans, sprinkle little salt and cook on low heat.
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Meanwhile, let us prepare spice powder. In a blender add dry red chillies and cumin seeds and make coarse powder.
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Grate fresh coconut and add to fry. Coconut grate not only absorbs spices but also enhances flavour of the recipe.
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Sprinkle above spice powder and little garam masala powder or coriander powder (optional) and mix well.
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Cluster Beans Fry Recipe or Goruchikkudu fry tastes great when served hot with chapatti or with plain rice.