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A rustic and wholesome Maharashtrian stir-fry featuring tender cluster beans and soft potatoes. This simple, everyday sabzi gets its unique flavor from goda masala and a hint of jaggery, making it a perfect partner for fresh rotis or bhakri.
For 4 servings
Prep Vegetables: Wash the cluster beans thoroughly. Trim the ends and chop them into 1-inch pieces. Peel the potatoes and dice them into ½-inch cubes. Finely chop the onion and tomato. Keep everything ready.
Temper Spices: Heat oil in a kadai or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Once hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it turns soft and translucent. Add the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chili, and cook for another minute until the raw aroma disappears.
Cook Masala Base: Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes until they become soft and mushy. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and goda masala. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the masala.
Combine and Cook: Add the chopped cluster beans and diced potatoes to the pan. Mix thoroughly to coat the vegetables with the masala. Add salt, grated jaggery, and ½ cup of water. Stir everything together.
Simmer to Perfection: Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the sabzi cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until both the beans and potatoes are tender (a knife should easily pierce a potato cube). If the sabzi looks too dry during cooking, add a splash of hot water.
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A rustic and wholesome Maharashtrian stir-fry featuring tender cluster beans and soft potatoes. This simple, everyday sabzi gets its unique flavor from goda masala and a hint of jaggery, making it a perfect partner for fresh rotis or bhakri.
This maharashtrian recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 198.72 calories per serving with 4.2g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, turn off the heat. Stir in the freshly grated coconut and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Let it rest for 5 minutes for the flavors to meld. Serve hot with roti, bhakri, or as a side with dal and rice.
Add 2 tablespoons of roasted and coarsely crushed peanut powder (shengdanyacha kut) along with the goda masala for a classic Maharashtrian flavor profile.
For a Jain or Sattvic version, simply skip the onion and ginger-garlic paste. The dish will still be flavorful from the tempering and spices.
To save time, you can make this in a pressure cooker. Follow steps 1-5 in the cooker, then close the lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat. Let the pressure release naturally before garnishing.
For more heat, add an extra green chili or a pinch of garam masala along with the goda masala.
Cluster beans are packed with soluble and insoluble fiber, which promotes healthy digestion, prevents constipation, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
This dish provides essential vitamins like Vitamin K and A from cluster beans, Vitamin C from tomatoes and potatoes, and B-complex vitamins, which are crucial for overall health.
The complex carbohydrates from potatoes offer a steady release of energy, keeping you full and active for longer periods without causing sharp spikes in blood sugar.
As a completely plant-based dish, it is naturally low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free, making it a heart-healthy choice.
Yes, it is a very healthy dish. Cluster beans are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion. Potatoes provide energy-rich complex carbohydrates, and the combination of vegetables offers various vitamins and minerals. It is also naturally vegan and gluten-free.
One serving of Gawar Patata Sabzi (approximately 1 cup or 195g) contains around 170-190 calories, depending on the amount of oil used. It's a relatively low-calorie dish, making it suitable for a balanced diet.
Goda Masala has a unique, slightly sweet and aromatic flavor. If you cannot find it, you can use a mix of 1 tsp garam masala, ¼ tsp cinnamon powder, and a pinch of clove powder as a substitute, though the taste will be different from the authentic version.
To reduce bitterness, always choose young and tender cluster beans. Trimming the ends properly also helps. The addition of jaggery and tomato in this recipe is specifically designed to balance out any slight bitterness.
Yes, this sabzi stores well. You can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Reheat it in a pan or microwave before serving. The flavors often deepen the next day.