Flat Beans ( Pavta ) Subzi
I’m thrilled to bring you a collection of winter-inspired recipes! After enjoying a much-needed break of over a week from my kitchen adventures, I was eager to dive back in. I visited the bustling local markets, filled with vibrant colours and enticing aromas, where I sought out an array of winter vegetables that can truly elevate a meal. These seasonal gems add a delightful twist to the usual staples like potatoes, cabbage, and cauliflower.
During my visit last weekend, I stumbled upon a beautiful selection of flat beans—long, tender, and bursting with character. Inspired by these unique beans, I decided to create a special subzi that highlights their distinct flavour and texture. The dish not only looks inviting, with its vibrant green colour and aromatic spices, but it also tantalizes the taste buds with every bite.
I encourage you to try my recipe for Flat Beans ki Subzi while this seasonal ingredient is still available. Join me in celebrating the warmth and richness of winter cooking. Happy cooking!
Ingredients:
Flat Beans ( Pavta ) – 250 gms
Grated Coconut ( wet ) – 1 cup
Onion – 1
Green Chillies – 20 gm
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds – a pinch
Mustard seeds – and pinch
Water – 1/2 cup
Oil – 50 ml ( high oil content helps to improve the texture of the beans )
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Mix masala ( chilli, coriander, cumin, pepper ) – 1 tbsp
Salt – to taste
Chopped coriander – for garnish
Method:
1 ) Remove the beans. Wash them and boil them for approximately 15 minutes. Check whether softened. Once done, immediately give a cold water bath. Drain and set aside.
2 ) Chop the onion finely and set aside.
3 ) Grind the green chillies and the mix masala together to a coarse paste. Set aside.
4 ) Heat oil. Fry the coarse paste along with ginger-garlic, turmeric, cumin and mustard for five minutes. Now add the beans and saute further on a slow flame for a couple of minutes.
5 ) Add the water-grated coconut and salt. Mix well. Cover with a lid and let it cook on slow flame for ten minutes or till water drains and oil oozes out. The consistency should be dry ( refer on the image above )
6 ) Once done, remove from flame. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.
