Cow pea/Thatta payir/ Chawli has incredible health benefits.
1. It has low glycemic index and good for diabetic patients to maintain their blood sugar level.
2. Good source of dietary fiber , that helps in digestion.
3. Has lot of protein, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin C and helps in skin repair and formation of new cells.
4. Good amount of antioxidants present in thatta payir, that helps in combating chronic diseases.
I have given a simple recipe using thatta payir , tomato, onion, garlic and some spices. This dish can be taken with rice or rotti.
INGREDIENTS:
Thatta payir (Cow Pea Beans) - 1/3 cup
Tamarind water - 1/4 cup
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 3/4 teaspoon
Oil - 1 tsp
Small Onion - 4 to 5 no.s
Urad dal - 2 tsp
Mustard - 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic - 3 to 4 pods
Curry leaves - as required
TO GRIND TO A PASTE:
Oil - 1 teaspoon
Coconut - 1 tablespoon
Tomato - 1 medium sized
Big Onion - 1/2 cup chopped
Fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon
Pressure cooked thatta payir - 2 teaspoon
METHOD:
1. Soak the cow pea beans over night. Next day, take the beans in a pressure cooker. Add a cup of water and pressure cook for 1 high whistle and in simmer mode for 15 minutes.
2. Now, in a pan, add a teaspoon of oil. Add fennel seeds. Now add, Onions and sauté for some time . Then add tomatoes and sauté , till they turn mushy. Also add 1 tablespoon of coconut powder.
3. Allow the contents to cool down. In a mixer, take the above contents. Also add, 2 teaspoon of pressure cooked thatta payir. Grind them to a smooth paste.
4. In a pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil. Then add mustard, urad dal, curry leaves, small onions and garlic. Sauté for some time.
5. Now add the pressure cooked dal. Also add tamarind water, red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder. Also add the paste which you prepared in step 3.
6. Allow the contents to boil. Adjust water according to your consistency. Usually this gravy thickens well when it cools down. Boil for few minutes, till you get the desired consistency. Then switch off the stove and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve the gravy with rice or rotti !
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