Today we will learn a very simple vegetable curry prepared with Broad beans/flat beans (avarakkai in Tamil, Sem in Hindi).It goes well with both rice and chapati. Learn how to make Sem sabji/broad beans curry – the North Indian style.
Avarakkai/Broad beans curry/Sem Sabji
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: North Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: North Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Broad beans -1/4 kg (250 grams)
Onion – 1 big or 3/4 cup finely chopped
Ripe Tomatoes chopped -1 cup
Salt as needed
Spice Powder
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Chilli powder -1 tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp (optional)
For the seasoning
Oil -1 tbsp
Cumin seeds/Jeera -1 tsp
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Preparation
String the beans, wash and cut it into small pieces as shown in the picture.
Method
Heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, when it splutters, add onion and saute till onions turn light brown.
Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and cook till tomatoes become slightly mushy.
Add chopped broad beans and salt required. Sprinkle water and cook till it becomes soft. (Sprinkle water and stir in between for even cooking and to prevent it from getting burnt.)
Note – You can cook it in a pressure pan also without the weight.
You can add ginger garlic paste, if you prefer, after you saute the onions.
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View Comments (16)
my fav curry..slurp!slurp!
Simple and yummy curry
Looks delicious.
I've always wondered what people do with broad beans.....This is worth a try.thanks for sharing.
Mouthwatering Recipe..
Aarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
Me loves avarakkai curry. You have a great space, by the way.
spicy broad beans curry !!!
Just love this curry simply with rasam rice..lovely presentation.
Wow! That's delicious Paddu. I used to do Avaraikkai without onion and tomato. Will try it out your way! I used to refer to your blog for most of the cooking stuff! Thanks!
Yummy broad bean curry...