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Pidukku paruppu kuzhambu

Fresh Hyacinth beans gravy – South Indian mochai kuzhambu
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Soaking Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 45 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: kuzhambu recipes, South indian gravy
Servings: 4
Author: Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh mochai | field beans | lilva beans
  • 1 medium sized potato optional
  • Salt as needed
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • Few curry leaves
  • 1 cup water

To roast and grind

  • 3 tsp oil
  • 1 onion
  • 7-8 small garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp whole black pepper
  • Little coriander leaves
  • 3 tbsp coconut
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder

Instructions

  • Peel the mochai and soak it for 5 hours or overnight.
  • If using dried mochai, soak it overnight.
  • Press it and take out the outer skin. It will come out easily.
  • Keep it aside.
  • In a pressure cooker, add 3 tsp of oil and add 1 chopped onion, 7-8 small garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin seeds and ½ tsp whole pepper. You can add 2-3 cloves and a tiny piece of cinnamon too.
  • Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Now add the coriander leaves, tomato and coconut.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes and add the red chili powder and coriander powder.
  • Switch off the flame.
  • Cool and grind this into a fine paste.
  • In the pressure cooker add 2 tsp of oil and add 1 tsp mustard seeds and few curry leaves.
  • Once the mustard splutters, add the mochai and saute for a minute.
  • Add the peeled and cubed potato to this and saute for a minute.
  • Now add in the ground paste, ½ tsp turmeric powder and salt.
  • Mix well and add 1 cup of water to this.
  • Pressure cook for 2 whistles and switch off the stove.
  • Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker.
  • Mix well.
  • Pidikku paruppu kuzhambu is ready.
  • Serve with hot rice and a simple papad.

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Notes

1. You can add 1 more cup of mochai and omit the potatoes.
2. This no tamarind pidikku paruppu kuzhambu pairs well with chapati and dosai too.