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Guvar gathiya nu shaak recipe | Guvar nu shak | Guvarfali ki sabzi

Author Nehas Cook Book
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Curry
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 

Guvar gathiya nu shaak

  • 250 Gram guvar - cluster beans
  • 4-5 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp ajwain
  • Pinch of hing
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 8-10 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp kitchen king masala
  • ½ cup water or as required
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 chopped green chilli
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • Salt to taste
  • Prepared gathiya with flavored water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp jaggery
  • Garnish with coriander leaves

For gathiya

  • 1 cup gram flour - besan
  • Salt to taste
  • Pinch of hing
  • ¼ tsp ajwain
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp water or as required
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp methi dana
  • Some curry leaves
  • Pinch of hing
  • 2 cup water

Instructions

  • Wash guvar and dry it completely. Cut the head and tail (top and bottom parts) and discard them. Cut it into medium-sized pieces and chop all of them the same way.
  • In a pan, add 4-5 tbsp oil. Add ½ tsp ajwain and a pinch of hing. Add guvar and fry it on medium to high flame till it is cooked 80-90%.
  • Meanwhile, in a mortar-pestle, add 8-10 garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder. Crush it.
  • Take out the ground paste into a mixing bowl. Add 1 tbsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kitchen king masala, and ½ cup water. The masala paste is ready. Keep it aside.
  • Now add ½ cup chopped onion into guvar and cook till the onion becomes translucent.
  • Then add ½ cup tomato puree and salt to taste. Mix well and cook the puree till oil releases from its sides.
  • Now add the prepared masala paste and 1 tbsp kasuri methi. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook the sabzi on low flame for 5-7 minutes, allowing the masala to absorb into guvar.
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, add 1 cup besan, salt to taste, a pinch of hing, ¼ tsp ajwain, 1 tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp sugar, 1/8 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp oil. Mix well.
  • Add 2-3 tbsp water and knead the dough. Now divide the dough into two equal parts and roll it into thin logs (refer to the video).
  • Cut the logs into medium-sized pieces and keep them aside.
  • Now in a pan, add 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, ¼ tsp methi dana, some curry leaves, and a pinch of hing. Saute it.
  • Add 2 cups of water and salt. Bring it to a boil. Add the prepared gathiya into boiling water and cook till it becomes double in size; it requires 7-8 minutes.
  • Now check the guvar sabzi; it should be cooked properly with the masala. Add the prepared gathiya with flavorful water and mix well.
  • Add 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp jaggery. Mix well. Cover and cook the sabji for 3-4 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve guvar gathiya nu shaak with roti.

Notes

  • Frying guvar in oil helps to retain its green color in the sabzi.
  • Instead of water, you can add buttermilk to the masala paste.
  • Masala paste enhances the taste of the sabji.
  • Add tomato puree when guvar is 80-90% cooked; otherwise, guvar will not cook properly.
  • Use very little water to knead the gathiya dough.
  • Add gathiya to boiling water so it will retain its shape.
  • Cook gathiya on medium-high flame for 7-8 minutes. Do not overcook it.
  • Guvar gathiya nu shak taste great when it is prepared slightly spicy.