Chikudikaya tomato Koora/ Indian Broadbeans or Lima Bean Tomato curry

Chikudikayalu

When I was kid I was never really a big fan chikudukaya tomato curry, I used to love borabati fry and other bean family but once I came to US it was strange I had craving for this chikudukaya curry. So when I saw them in Indian grocers I bought them immediately, took recipe from my mom and made this curry and it was really tasty. It is also very rich in fiber and very good for health.

Ingredients:

1/4 kg chikudukayalu tear into small pieces

1 onion chopped

2-4 green chili

2 small tomatoes

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

6-8 fresh curry leaves

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp coriander powder

salt to taste

pinch of turmeric

coriander leaves to garnish

1 tsp canola oil

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker add curry leaves,chopped onions and fry for 2-3 mins.
2. Now add ginger garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric and pinch of salt and fry till there is no raw smell. Add tomatoes and cook till they turn soft.
3. Now add red chili powder, coriander powder and mix well and cook till oil separates.
4. Now add chikudukaya/ broad bean pieces and mix well and fry for 2 mins and add 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
5. Now after the pressure releases take the whistle off and add salt and cook till it reaches the desired consistency without lid.
6. Now garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with white rice/rotis.

Chikudikaya Tomato Curry

Hope you all enjoy this tasty yet healthy recipe...... :)