Gawar Phali (Cluster Beans)

Gawar phali known as cluster beans mainly found in north western Rajasthan in the arrival of monsoon season. It is rich in iron and calcium and is excellent source of fiber. Fresh cluster beans need to be chopped and tailed and may also need stirring before cooking.The Gawar Phali Masala Sabzi is a simple gravy sabzi that is cooked in a light tomato onion gravy along with peanuts. The addition of ginger, garlic and the peanuts makes this simple Gawar Phali vegetable stand out in taste and flavors. Addition of ajwain also adds to the taste of the Gawar Phali Sabzi.

Since cluster beans take time to cook it is best to make the recipe in a pressure cooker to save time but you can make it in a wok or a kadai as well if you like.

• Gawar Phali is excellent source of fibre, it is consumed with Gawar Phali bajra ki roti.
• Gawar Phali can fry and take as farsan/ snakes.
• It contain Vitamins A, B and K in addition to minerals like calcium, iron, folate and potassium.
• Gawar Phali Masala Sabzi is healthy and nutritious and packed with nutrition.