Chikkudu Kaaya Vepudu (Indian Broad beans Fry)
Posted On Sunday, May 13, 2007 at at 5/13/2007 07:12:00 PM by Nav
Variety in the world of food is always exciting to foodies like us. However, we are not excepted from craving for our favorite dishes. For me, sometimes the craving is for a special dish such as - Biriyani, a rich spicy curry, desserts or cakes. And, then, there are times when a different kind of craving hits me from nowhere - a craving to have a simple dish . Recently, this craving is for simple dishes which are made of things that were ignored or rather taken-for-granted while back in Andhra. Chikkudu kaayalu or Indian Broad beans are one such vegetable. These days, when I see these beans in the local Indian shop I jump up and stuff my grocery bag. Now, when I see the announcement of the RCI event for Andhra Cuisine, I feel this post would be an apt entry for it. Thanks Latha and Lakshmi for organising this wonderful event!
Chikkudu kaaya is a seasonal but, widely available vegetable in our part of Andhra Pradesh. The simple recipes made out of these beans are both tasty and nutritous and go well with rice or roti (esp Jonna rotti).Chikkudu kaayalu/ Indian broad beans - are very juicy.. When freshly cooked the aroma is very refreshing and appetising. A bunch of these beans lightly sauteed in minimal oil - with a pinch of chilli powder and a table spoon of salt, is enough to work wonders to your palate. I have added potatoes to increase the quantity of the curry. Also seems like DH loves the texture and taste imparted by these beans on the potatoes.Another thing I love about these beans is that they do not require to be chopped. They can be destringed and broken into pieces with bare hands, very less attention required during the process. I usually enjoy doing this in front of the TV and DH cannot resist helping in :) Try it yourselves and see ..
1/2 kg Chikkudu kaayalu
1 Onion (optional)
3 medium potatoes
1/2 tsp red chill powder
Salt to taste
Oil as required
For popu/tadka: mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves
Wash the Chikkudu kaayalu, destring each of them by pulling out the tips and then breaking them into half to check for any remaining strings and remove. Break each bean into roughly 4 pieces.
Take a pan (non-stick if you have one), heat for 2 minutes, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves one-by-one for the popu.
If you are using the onion, add now, fry until it turns brownish and crispy
Add the cubed potatoes and saute until tender.
Stir in the chikkudu kaaya now, saute for 2 minutes, close with a lid and let it cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Chikkudu kaaya vepudu is now ready to eat :)
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I love broad beans but do noy=t get it here.Kooks mouthwatering.
Hi, first time at your blog. Beautiful blog. I love broad beans very much, mainly the seeds....its very tasty, right? i used to prepare in 2-3 variations. But yours variation is very new for me, because its combo of broad beans and aloo. But it might be tasty...b'coz combo is with aloo, so no prob. surely will try soon. Thanks for sharing such a nice recipe. Happy blogging.
I love chikkudi kaaya a lot...But it not available at my place...It is so tempting.....I like it.......
this chikkudukaya vepudu looks so different. here we get very thin ones. and are pretty expensive. I get what is called avarakai and make it the same way. tastes yummy.
Hey the chikudukaaya koora looks delicious! Long time Nav, glad u are blogging again :-)
send this entry for the RCI event ...
Cheers
Latha
love beans ....beans and aloo ...good together ....thks for sharing
Asha you read minds, don't you ? Oh, I will be all eyes for your post today
Jyothi, thanks and welcome to Memoriesnmeals. pls try and lemme know how it goes
Sukanya, its not available here all the time either, just once in a while when we are lucky.
Sharmi, If I am thinking about the right vegetable (avarakai), it tastes lot different from chikkudu. both are nice though. do try out chikkudu some time if u get a chance.
Latha, Thank YOU for organising this great event, bringing out all the great dishes from our traditional kitchens.I will see if I can find any more and post.
Cheers,
Nav
Hi Nav, your chikkudu kaaya vepudu looks delicious, My MIL makes it differently. I was planning to post this sometime this weekend. Do check it out and let me know your thoughts.
Btw your link to akshayapaatram was broken. You may have to recify it. thanks.
www.cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com
Srivalli,
Thanks a lot for pointing out the broken link, I have now rectified it. Will look forward to see your version of this curry..
Regards,
Nav
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