Double beans dry curry recipe one of my favorite recipes which amma makes.This masala base can be used for a variety of recipes with different combination of vegetables or pulses and it is a winner.This double beans curry makes a great side for rice.
I buy double beans on and off so want to try different recipes with it.I also love biryani which I will be posting soon.
Do try this and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup double beans
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- water as needed
- salt to taste
To grind to a paste:
- 2 tbsp coconut
- 2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 nos red chillies
To temper:
- 1/2 inch cinnamon
- 2 nos cloves
- 1 no cardamom
- a small sprig curry leaves
Instructions
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Soak double beans overnight.Transfer to a pressure cooker.
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Add water(till immersing level) and turmeric powder.Pressure cook for 3 whistles in low medium flame,Set aside.Take coconut in a mixer jar.
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Add pepper,fennel seeds and red chillies.Add little water to it.
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Grind it to a coarse paste,Set aside.Heat oil in a pan - add items listed under 'to temper'.Add onions and garlic.
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Saute till transparent.Add required salt.Add coconut paste.
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Wash the mixer jar and add the water also.
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Cook until raw smell leaves, it will takes at least 10 mins in low flame.Strain water and add cooked beans.
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Toss and cook until it turns reddish brown.Drizzle oil if it sticks.
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Serve hot with rice!
How to make double beans curry recipe:
- Soak double beans overnight.Transfer to a pressure cooker.
- Add water(till immersing level) and turmeric powder.Pressure cook for 3 whistles in low medium flame,Set aside.Take coconut in a mixer jar.
- Add pepper,fennel seeds and red chillies.Add little water to it.
- Grind it to a coarse paste,Set aside.Heat oil in a pan – add items listed under ‘to temper’.Add onions and garlic.
- Saute till transparent.Add required salt.Add coconut paste.
- Wash the mixer jar and add the water also.
- Cook until raw smell leaves, it will takes at least 10 mins in low flame.Strain water and add cooked beans.
- Toss and cook until it turns reddish brown.Drizzle oil if it sticks.
Serve hot with rice!
Very nice