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Chori nu shaak or Indian yardlong beans in a pot.
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15-Minute Chori Nu Shaak Indian Yardlong Beans Recipe

Chori nu shaak or chora nu shaak is a Gujarati recipe for yardlong beans. It is a vegetarian main dish served with fresh roti or rice and made quickly  - perfect for busy days!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chori, yardlong beans curry
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 pan
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 knife

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp canola oil or other neutral oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp asafoetida
  • 5-6 clove garlic 22g, chopped finely
  • 4 cup chori or long yard beans chopped 505 g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1½ tsp cumin coriander powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tomatoes chopped into about 1 inch pieces

Instructions

  • Heat oil on medium-high and add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for 10-15 seconds.
    Cumin seeds sizzling in oil in a pan.
  • Add garlic to pan and let saute until it begins to brown. Then, turn down heat to medium-low.
    Chopped garlic added to pan.
  • Add yardlong beans, turmeric, salt, and red chili powder to a pan. Add one cup water and mix. Cover and cook 10 minutes.
    Yardlong beans and spices in a pan.
  • Add tomatoes to pan along with sugar. Mix well. Cook for three more minutes.
    Tomatoes and sugar added to pan.
  • Tomatoes will become softer but not break apart completely. Optionally garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
    Chori nu shaak a Gujarati style yard long bean curry in a pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg