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    Published: Jul 28, 2019 · Modified: Apr 1, 2020 by usha

    Chikkudukaya Kura - Indian Broad Beans Fry

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    Chikkudukaya kura or Indian broad beans fry is an easy dry curry. It is a delicious side dish for rice and roti or any Indian flatbread.

    A bowl of chikkudukaya kura or Indian broad beans in a platter along with a bowl of rice.

    Post was originally published in 2009 and later republished with new content.

    An everyday mini thali or a platter of everyday meal consisting of chikkudukaya kura, sorrel leaves dal, rice,  yogurt and cantaloupe.

    Chikkudukaya kura or Indian broad beans fry is an all time favorite in my family, both at my place and at U’s place. Back home, especially in the villages broad beans is very long with big seeds in the pod. The bigger the seeds, tastier the vegetable is.

    Indian broad beans  trimmed, cut into small pieces and ready to cook

    Broad beans we get here are not that big and usually seedless. Beans are harvested too early even before the seeds form. Since the pods don't have any seeds, I add some frozen valor lilva or Indian beans when cooking the vegetable. Frozen valor lilva is available in freezer section of any Indian grocery store.

    Last time I did Indian groceries, I was lucky and found very good chikkudukaya with big beans/seeds in the pod. So I did not use frozen valor lilva when I made the fry, but still listed it in the ingredient list incase one needs to add it.

    The below collage is with old images. I did not take new images when trimming and cutting the beans into smaller pieces. Hence, using old images as it is easy to follow the instructions with pictures.

    Chikkudukaya or broad beans is one of our favorite vegetable and when in season, chikkudu Kudumulu ~ steamed rice cakes with broad beans is one of our favorite recipes back home. I do not make it very often as the other adult at home is not very fond of it.

    Chikkudu Ginjala Annam ~ Valor Lilva Rice is also one of favorite but here in US, I use frozen lilva and make it year round.

    Trimming and opening chikkudukaya (Indian broad beans) before cutting into small pieces

    How to make Chikkudukaya Kura ~ Indian Broad Beans fry

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    A bowl of chikkudukaya kura or Indian broad beans in a platter along with a bowl of rice.

    Chikkudukaya Kura ~ Indian Broad Beans Fry

    Chikkudukaya kura is Indian broad beans dry curry. Pairs well with rice and Indian flatbreads.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories:
    Author: usha

    Ingredients

    • 500 grams or little over a lb Indian Broad Beans
    • ¾ - 1 cup fresh frozen Valor Lilva (skip if beans have seeds)
    • 8 small Green Chilies; chopped, cut lengthwise or ground to paste
    • 2 Scallions, chopped
    • Salt to Taste
    • 2-3 tablespoon Oil
    • 4 Curry Leaves
    • 1 small Onion chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Garlic crushed/paste
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
    • Cilantro to garnish

    Instructions

    • Bend and tear the tip of the beans and peel the fibrous string length wise, as shown in the picture. 
    • Open the beans and check inside for insects or rotten seeds. 
    • Cut/break the beans into ½ “ or 1” length with fingers. A knife is not necessary for this.
    • Wash the beans and frozen valor lilva, if using and transfer to a saucepan.
    • To the saucepan add green chilies and ½ the chopped scallions, salt and about ½ - 1 cup of water. 
    • Cook beans until tender. This should take about 5- 10 minutes, no longer than 10 minutes. Beans cooks very fast and be careful not to over cook it.
    • In a pan, add oil and saute curry leaves and the onions until translucent.
    • Add scallions, garlic and saute for a minute. 
    • Throw turmeric, chili powder and stir well.
    • Add boiled beans and mix well. If there is any water, cook on high flame until water evaporates. 
    • Then, reduce the flame to med-medium high and fry for another 5-10 minutes.
    • Garnish with cilantro and serve it with roti or rice.
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    A bowl of valor subzi in a platter along with a bowl of white rice.
    A bowl of Indian broad beans fry and a bowl of uncooked chikkudukaya

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    1. Chef Mireille says

      April 10, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      what a beautiful platter - i should invite myself over 😉

      Reply
      • MySpicyKitchen says

        April 13, 2018 at 3:34 pm

        Sure, come over. You are welcome anytime

        Reply
    2. Pavani says

      March 30, 2018 at 9:39 pm

      That is a simple and yummy dry curry Usha. Love the idea of adding frozen beans -- I love biting into those little beans. Also using scallions sounds delicious. I have all the ingredients - will make this some time soon.

      Reply
    3. Jyoti Babel says

      March 30, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      All the pictures are looking stunning. A very healthy dish for a veg meal

      Reply
    4. Sushma Pinjala says

      March 29, 2018 at 8:32 pm

      Wow I love this vegetable, looks yummy Usha.

      Reply
    5. Priya Suresh says

      March 28, 2018 at 3:34 pm

      WOw how beautiful this broad beans fry looks,my favourite and i love this fry with some rice and rasam. Super duper clicks Usha.

      Reply
    6. sapana says

      March 28, 2018 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      Broad beans are my favorite of all beans but we don't get them here. Such a tasty stir-fry.

      Reply
    7. Gayathri Kumar says

      March 28, 2018 at 5:39 am

      Amazing snaps as usual Usha. The beans curry sounds so delicious. With just rasam and rice, it would make a great filing meal..

      Reply
    8. harini says

      March 27, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      Stunning pictures, Usha. I make broad beans curry weekly but never with onions and garlic. I am sure my family will love this version. So shall remember to add them next time. Good that you redid the post to bump it up 🙂

      Reply
    9. Manjula Bharath says

      March 27, 2018 at 11:18 am

      wow impressive captures and how neatly presented 🙂 chikkudu kaya kura looks very delicious..You have magic in your hands each and every post has this perfectly captured images.. you photography is very inspiring usha 🙂

      Reply
    10. Srivalli says

      March 27, 2018 at 8:54 am

      5 stars
      The pictures are so stunning usha, even the humble chikkudu got beautified in your hands!

      Reply
    11. Renu says

      March 27, 2018 at 8:01 am

      5 stars
      Beautiful clicks. You made this broad beans so tempting. I dont like it much, but seeing your pics I am feeling to have it now.

      Reply
    12. Sharmila Kingsly says

      March 26, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      Atleast once in a week we cook broadbeans.. Will try you version next time. Beautiful clicks..

      Reply
    13. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says

      March 26, 2018 at 4:56 am

      What a lovely update! I love any kind of beans and how much ever lazy I would feel, I would still chop and make them... the pictures make me crave for a bowl right now... So good!

      Reply
    14. Vaishali says

      March 25, 2018 at 8:01 am

      5 stars
      wow..what beautiful clicks..I am drooling and just gazing on them..frankly I did not even read the recipe..the clicks overpowered the recipe:))

      Reply
    15. Uv says

      March 22, 2010 at 7:24 pm

      It was a flop show...I dnt know what went wrong..:(

      I am sorry it was a flop show! I can't imagine what could have gone wrong...

      Reply
    16. Prasanthi says

      December 29, 2009 at 5:29 am

      I tried this recipe and it turned out too gud.This is my new favourite veggie.

      Reply
    17. Soma says

      March 02, 2009 at 8:09 pm

      I never see these broad beans here. My kids love picking on the seeds & eating. The recipe is good!

      Thanks Soma! My Indian store here NY carries broad beans but not the seedy ones. Last month I was lucky. I usually get the flat, seedless broad beans (valor) and add frozen valor beans (seeds) to the vegetable to make it seedy. I love picking out the seeds from the vegetable 🙂

      Reply
    18. Mona says

      February 25, 2009 at 11:51 am

      Thats looks so good. I feel having it with a few warm rotis right now!

      Reply
    19. Alka says

      February 12, 2009 at 1:17 pm

      Thnks dear,i can understand the hassles of lighting.U know i never take pictures after sunset,even if i make sumthng good at dinner,i save some portion for the next day and click it in day time to get some decent pics
      Truly awesome looking beans dish,i would love to give it a shot as these are so regular at my home(we make it in simple onion tomato base)

      Reply
    20. Alka says

      February 11, 2009 at 7:31 am

      Lovely and healthy entry,i absolutely adore lilva beans and my mom makes one of the best dry dish using these.hey,it just hit upon me,i haven't yet grabbed this recipe from my mom.Thanks for participating and sending this favorite of mine 🙂
      Just one question...errr where is the pic of final dish?isnt it there or is it my firefox that's playing nasty

      Alka, I have not put up the pic of the final dish yet. I will put it today. Yesterday, by the time finished cooking, it got cloudy and did not have enough natural light to get a good pic of the dish. I don't like the pictures that are take under the lamp lighting. I was eager to post the recipe, I couldn't wait until this morning to capture a good pic of the dish and then post the recipe.. 😉

      I will update the pic today and then email you the details that you require to post the round up.

      Thanks,
      usha

      Reply

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