Avarekalu Sagu Recipe (Hyacinth Beans Curry)
Make your next meal unique with this recipe for a traditional South Indian hyacinth bean curry! The savory and delicious avarekalu sagu is easy to prepare, nutritious, and tasty.
Servings: 4
Calories: 191kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup hyacinth beans
- ½ cup green peas frozen or fresh
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ inch cinnamon
- 3 clove spice
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoon roasted split chickpeas
- 2 green chilies sliced
- 1 cup coconut grated
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1 cardamom
- 3 teaspoon coriander leaves chopped
- 6 curry leaves
- ⅓ teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Take the fresh beans from the pods and pressure cook them for at least three whistles. Once done, drain the water and place the boiled avarekalu aside.
- Prepare the masala paste by blending grated coconut, green chilies, ginger, and roasted gram, along with whole spices, and a cup of water to make a smooth paste.1 teaspoon ginger, ½ inch cinnamon, 3 clove spice, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 tablespoon roasted split chickpeas, 2 green chilies, 1 cup coconut, 1 cardamom, 1 cup water
- In a pan, add oil, 1-2 teaspoon urad dal, and 1 teaspoon mustard seeds. Saute them over medium heat.2 teaspoon oil
- As they begin to splutter, add curry leaves, chopped garlic, and onion.1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 6 curry leaves, 1 bay leaf
- Sauté onions over low flame until they turn translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook until tomatoes turn mushy.1 tomato, ⅓ teaspoon turmeric powder, salt to taste
- Add the ground paste, cooked beans, and frozen green peas to the pan.1 cup hyacinth beans, ½ cup green peas
- Stir well and let it simmer for a few minutes on medium flame.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with your choice of accompaniment.3 teaspoon coriander leaves
- Enjoy this delicious and authentic Karnataka-style Avarekalu Sagu curry!
Notes
- If using dried beans, soak them overnight before cooking.
- Be sure to bring the masala paste to a fine paste consistency for best results.
- Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
- DO NOT consume the beans when they are raw.
- For a creamier consistency, add cashews while blending coconuts.
- You can use an instant pot pressure cooker for cooking beans.
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 4mg