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Kathiyawadi guvar nu shak | Gawar nu shak | guvarfali ki sabji

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

Ingredients
 

Pressure cook guvar

  • 200 grm guvar
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • Pinch of hing
  • ½ tsp ajwain
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ cup water or as required

For kathiyawadi garlic chutney

  • 5-6 garlic cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder

For kathiyawadi guvar nu shak

  • 4 tbsp oil
  • Pinch of hing
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp kitchen king masala
  • 2 tbsp gram flour - besan
  • 3 tbsp coarsely crushed peanut powder
  • 3 tbsp coarsely crushed sesame powder
  • ½ cup curd
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp jaggery
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • Some coriander leaves

Instructions

  • In a pressure cooker, add 2 tbsp oil, ½ tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, a pinch of hing, and ½ tsp ajwain. Sauté for a few seconds.
  • Add ½ tsp turmeric powder and mix well.
  • Add 200 grams guvar and salt to taste. Sauté well.
  • Add ¼ cup hot water and mix well.
  • Cover with the lid and pressure cook on high flame for 2 whistles.
  • Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker. The guvar should be properly cooked.
  • Now in a mortar-pestle, add 5-6 garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp red chilli powder. Coarsely crush it. Kathiyawadi style garlic chutney is ready.
  • Then in a mixing bowl, add the garlic chutney, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, ½ tsp kitchen king masala, and ¼ cup water. Mix well. The masala paste is ready.
  • Now in a mortar-pestle, add 3 tbsp peanuts and 3 tbsp sesame seeds. Crush them coarsely and keep aside.
  • Then in a kadai, add 4 tbsp oil, a pinch of hing, and 2 tbsp gram flour (besan). Sauté well.
  • Add the prepared masala paste and sauté until the oil releases from the sides.
  • Now add the coarsely crushed peanut and sesame seed powder and sauté again.
  • Switch off the gas and let the gravy cool slightly. Add ½ cup curd and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • Switch on the gas again and sauté the gravy until the oil releases from the sides.
  • Then add the boiled guvar and mix well. Add ½ cup water and mix properly.
  • Now add 1 tbsp jaggery and ½ tsp garam masala. Mix well, cover, and cook the sabzi on low flame for 5 minutes.
  • Kathiyawadi style guvar nu shak is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with roti and aam ras.

Notes

  • Sautéing guvar in oil gives it a crispy coating and enhances the taste of the sabzi.
  • Do not add too much water while pressure-cooking the guvar.
  • Cook on high flame for 2 whistles.
  • The masala paste enhances the taste of the sabzi.
  • Crushed peanuts and sesame seeds give thickness and texture to the gravy.
  • Besan (gram flour) provides creaminess and helps achieve a coating consistency for the gravy.
  • Stir the mixture continuously after adding curd to the gravy.
  • Cover and cook the sabzi for 5 minutes so the flavors of the gravy are absorbed by the guvar.
  • Guvar nu shak taste great when it is prepared slightly spicy.