Gavar Pumpkin Sabji Recipe
Gavar (Gaur or Cluster beans) and Pumpkin (Kaddu/Lal Bhopla) sabji is a simple and healthy accompaniment for rotis or rice. The sweetness of the Pumpkin balances the slight bitterness of the Gavar beans and both these vegetables pair up well in this humble sabji. There are various ways to prepare the sabji, this recipe uses basic spices, easily available in the pantry.
Ingredients
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1 cup Gawar Phali (Kothavarangai / Cluster beans)
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washed strings removed and cut
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1 cup Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin)
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peeled and chopped
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1 Onion
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chopped
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5 Garlic
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crushed
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4 Dry Red Chillies
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chopped (or 1 teaspoon red chilli powder)
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1 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
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1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
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toasted and crushed
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1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1/2 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
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2 teaspoons Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)
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powdered (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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Oil
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as required
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Salt
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to taste
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Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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for garnishing
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finely chopped
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Gavar Pumpkin sabji, first heat a small wok
Step 2
Add the fennel seeds
Step 3
Toast them lightly and cool
Step 4
Crush them coarsely using a mortar pestle or a rolling pin
Step 5
Heat oil in a pressure pan or wok
Step 6
Add the mustard seeds and once they splutter add the cumin seeds
Step 7
Add the methi seeds, red chillies, hing and turmeric
Step 8
Add the crushed garlic and onion and saute for a minute
Step 9
Add the gavar beans and pumpkin pieces
Step 10
Add the other spices including crushed fennel, coriander powder, amchur powder (or tamarind pulp) and mix well
Step 11
Season with salt and add 1/2 cup (or more) water
Step 12
Pressure cook for 1 whistle and 5 minutes on low heat or till the beans and pumpkin just become soft
Step 13
You can alternatively cook covered in a wok till the vegetables just become soft
Step 14
Adjust the water quantity (depending on whether you want a dry sabji or wet), sprinkle peanut powder (if using)
Step 15
Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes
Step 16
Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves
Step 17
Serve Gavar Pumpkin Sabji as a side dish with Panchmel Dal and hot Phulkas