Gawar (cluster bean) bhaji recipes

Gawar vegetable in Konkani is also called chitki bhaji and in English, it is also called cluster beans, contains protein, calcium, and phosphorus, good for bones, aids digestion, and reduces cholesterol. taste is bitter and the flavor is intense.

The key ingredient to make cluster beans bhaji is coconut, cluster beans, and green chili.

Servings : 3

Cooking Time: 15-20 min

Cuisine: Goan

Author :puja raghuvir naik

Ingredients

• Cluster beans
• Tomato or kokum 
• Onion chopped
• Green chili /fresh red chili
• Grated coconut
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Pinch of sugar
• Salt
• Oil

Method

1. Clean and cut cluster beans into small slanting pieces, keep aside
2. Heat Kadai add oil, add mustard seed let it sputter
3. Add onion and fry till golden brown add turmeric powder, chopped cluster beans and mix well.
4. Add water to it and cover the lid to cook
5. When it is half cooked add green chili, grated coconut, salt, sugar, and tomato pieces or kokum(sola) to its, mix well. 
6. Cook the veggie on low flame.
7. Serve hot with rice and curry or can be eaten with roti or chappati.