Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Guar/ cluster beans sabji

Guar or cluster bean, is from a legume family with low in calories yet a powerhouse of nutrition, abundant with proteins, minerals and vitamins along with dietary fiber. It includes numerous important Vitamins, namely Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, foliates, and abundant with carbohydrates, and has minerals namely, phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium along with absolutely no cholesterol and fats.The cluster beans will also help in satisfying the iron and calcium deficiencies in expecting ladies.Also helps in regulating blood pressure and good for diabetics.

Ingredients:
  1. Guar.(washed and cut)                                                   
  2. Chopped onions.
  3. Chopped tomato.
  4. Oil.
  5. Water.
  6. Salt.
  7. Coriander powder.
  8. Chilli powder.
  9. Turmeric.
  10. Cumin.
Method:
  • On a medium flame take a skillet and roast small cut guar with few drops of oil till the small black spots are seen on it.
  • Now on a pan on medium flame with 1 tb sp of oil add cumin allow to splatter and add chopped onions.
  • Check till they turn transparent and add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder(small tb sp) chilli powder and salt to taste.
  • Mix well close it with lid and let it cook for a min or so.
  • Add the roasted guar and sprinkle some water if it feels too dry.
  • Close the lid and let it cook with the steam for 3-4 minutes and serve with rotis, rice and its READY TO EAT :)