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Guar ji Bhaji

Guar ji Bhaji is a side dish , prepared in Sindhi style with garlic , onions and tomatoes . The side dish is served along with some lentils .
Course Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250 gms guar
  • 10 -12 cloves garlic
  • piece A smallginger
  • 1 big onion
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 green chillies chopped finely
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Chop the head and tails of guar , then cut into 2-3″ pieces .
  • Add them to a pressure cooker along with about a cup of water , and salt .
  • Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles or till tender .
  • Drain in a colander . Let cool .
  • Gently squeeze to discard some of the water from beans . Keep aside .
  • Heat a pan and add 2 tbsp oil .
  • Add crushed garlic , sauté for a minute .
  • Add chopped onions , cook till slightly pink .
  • Add green chillies , ginger paste and the squeezed guar .
  • Sauté very well adding turmeric powder.
  • Add chopped tomatoes , coriander powder and simmer the flame .
  • Cook covered till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
  • Increase the flame and sauté again till there is no moisture in it .
  • Serve with Doh Doh or Fulko.

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