Amarakka Masala Curry
This homestyle beans curry is built on a foundation of shallots fried dark in coconut oil and spices toasted until they release their full aroma. It tastes even better the next morning, spooned over cold leftover rice.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- Amarakka (Broad Beans) : ½ K gm
- Ginger : 1 piece (if necessary — cut into small pieces)
- Garlics : 2 pieces (if necessary — cut into small pieces)
- Onion : 2 Nos
- Tomato : 2 Nos
- Salt, to taste
- 3 tsp Coriander Powder : 2
- Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder :1 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder : 1 tsp
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Separate the seeds from the whole Amarakka as shown in the below picture.
Step 2
Wash and then cook the seeds for about 10-15 minutes in the pressure cooker.
Step 3
Heat some oil in a Kadai (Cheenachatti) and then put the Onion, Ginger and Garlics pieces into it and stir it for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
When the colour of the Onion, Ginger and Garlics turns into golden, put the Tomato pieces into this mix.
Step 5
Stir the mix for 3 - 5 minutes.
Step 6
Next, add the Coriander powder, Garam masala and Turmeric powder into this mix and stir it further.
Step 7
After 2-3 minutes put the cooked Amarakka seeds and water into this mix and allow to boil it for another 10-15 minutes.
Step 8
After boiling the mix for about 15 minutes, turn off the heat and the Avarakka seeds curry is ready.
Step 9
This can be served with Poori / Dosa / Chappathi etc.
Tip
Coconut oil and curry leaves at the very end, off the heat, give the curry its characteristic Kerala aroma. Never skip this final step.
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