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A simple and delicious Konkani stir-fry featuring tender broad beans, aromatic tempering, and fresh coconut. This classic side dish is a staple in Mangalorean homes and comes together quickly for a healthy weeknight meal.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Broad Beans
Make the Tempering (Oggarane)
Sauté Aromatics and Beans
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A simple and delicious Konkani stir-fry featuring tender broad beans, aromatic tempering, and fresh coconut. This classic side dish is a staple in Mangalorean homes and comes together quickly for a healthy weeknight meal.
This south_indian recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 228.94 calories per serving with 10.83g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Cook the Upkari
Finish and Serve
This upkari can also be made with other vegetables like French beans, cluster beans (gawar), or even finely chopped cabbage. Adjust the cooking time as needed.
For a different flavor profile, add 1/2 teaspoon of sambar powder along with the turmeric powder.
Add a handful of soaked and cooked chana dal or moong dal along with the beans to make the dish more wholesome and protein-rich.
Broad beans are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes a healthy gut microbiome, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
This dish is entirely plant-based, providing essential nutrients, vitamins (like Folate and Vitamin C), and minerals without any cholesterol. It's a great addition to a vegetarian or vegan diet.
The use of coconut oil and fresh coconut provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are easily digestible fats that can serve as a quick source of energy for the body.
Papli Upkari is a traditional Konkani-style stir-fry made with broad beans (called 'Papli' in Konkani). 'Upkari' refers to a simple stir-fried vegetable dish with a basic tempering, common in the coastal Karnataka region.
Yes, you can use frozen broad beans. Thaw them first and pat them dry. You may need to reduce the cooking time slightly as frozen beans are often partially cooked.
Yes, it is a very healthy dish. It is rich in fiber from the beans, contains healthy fats from coconut, and uses minimal oil. It's a light, nutritious, and plant-based side dish.
One serving of Papli Upkari (approximately 1 cup or 150g) contains around 150-170 calories, making it a low-calorie option for a side dish.
Store any leftover Papli Upkari in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave before serving.
Adding a small amount of jaggery is a characteristic of Udupi-Mangalorean cuisine. It doesn't make the dish sweet but rather balances the savory, spicy, and slightly bitter notes of the other ingredients, creating a more rounded flavor profile.