Varanya chi Amti ( White Bean Spicy Curry )

prep time:: 15 Minutes
total time:: 35 Minutes (Excluding soaking time)

Makes 4 people

Amruta

ingredients

1 Cup Varan (White Beans) soaked 4-6 hrs
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp curry leaves
1 large onion finely chopped
1 inch fresh Ginger
3-4 cloves of Garlic
2-3 tsp fresh coriander
2-3 tsp Dry Coconut shredded(optional)
1 small piece of Jaggery 0r 0.5 tsp Brown Cane Sugar
1-2 amsul (kokam , Garcinia Indica)
a pinch of Asafoetida(Hing)powder
0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
1tsp Garam Masala
2tsp Kolhapuri Chutney
1.5 tbp Oil
Salt to taste

directions

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1. Soak white beans for 4-6 hrs. Peel soaked white beans and remove skin and impurities.
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2. Blend ginger, garlic, dry coconut and fresh coriander to fine paste.
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2. Heat oil in deep vessel on medium flame, add cumin, mustard seeds and curry leaves, let it crackle . Now add pinch of Asafoetida(hing) powder and onions. Stir fry till onions are tender.
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3. Add blended ginger garlic mixture, and mix well. Add turmeric powder, Kolhapuri Chutney, Garam masala, amsul, and soaked white beans. Stir for 4-5 minutes.
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4. Add Salt and Jaggery to taste. Add water to adjust the curry to desired thickness. Let it cook for about 5-6 minutes or till beans are cooked .
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5. Serve hot.

notes

1. Kolhapuri chutney can be replaced by red chili powder, But it will change the taste of curry. 2. This curry can be served with plain steamed white rice, naan, chapati, phulaki. 3. This dish can be made with chana Dal, dried Black peas Lentils for dif

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