Gerkins which are also called kovakka in malayalam or tendli in hindi has got many of variety in Indian dishes. My mom as well as my husband’s mom has a great passion in growing this creeper on the terrace of the house.You can use Gherkins/Beans or Broccoli/Beans or Cauliflower/BeansThe beans which i have used here is lima beans. Even lilva papdi which we get in frozen section is a good option.
Gherkins – around 20 – 25 nos(split it into 4 halves)
or Broccoli – 2 small sized ones
or Cauliflower – 1 whole
(remove the florets)
Beans – 1 – 1/2 cups
Garlic paste – 2 tsp
Oil – 4 tbsp
Mustard seeds and Cumin seeds(Jeerakam) together – 1 tsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp or as reqdFor masala:-
Chilly powder - 1/2 – 1 tsp or as reqd
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala powder – 2 tsp
(Kitchen king/pav bhaaji masala)
Amchoor powder – 1 pinch
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Mix together all the masala powders except garlic paste in a plate.
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Heat oil in a flat bottom pan
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Add mustard and cumin seeds and allow it to splutter.
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Add garlic paste and saute for a minute.
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Add powders to it and saute for a minute. [It should get mixed with the garlic and oil]
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Add veggies to it and salt and saute till the vegetables get covered with the masalas.
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Close with the lid and keep this for say 20 – 25 mins until its done.
Remember to saute in 5 mins interval. If u think the quantity of veggies are more, then add the powders a bit more (turmeric n garam masala only). Add oil if required in between. Also remember to keep the gas simmer to its minimum( say on 2 level)
