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    Avarekalu Sagu | Butter Beans Gravy | Field Beans Korma

    Posted on Nov 8, 2016 · Last Updated on Jan 21, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Avarekalu Sagu
    Mochai it is called as Butter Beans in English, Amarapayar in Malayalam Avarekalu in Kannada, and Vaal in Hindi.In Karnataka, Avarekalu is seen everywhere during the winter. Sagu in Kannada means a gravy cooked with Freshly ground coconut along with spices. Sagu is made out of almost all the veggies. It is served along with Poori, Chapatti, or Roti. Today I am sharing a sagu with Avarekalu/Field Beans
    Avarekalu Sagu
     Mochai / butter beans sagu recipe
    Method:
        1.      Soak the Mochai overnight in water. In the morning pressure cook it by adding water and required alt for about 3-4 whistles or till it becomes soft .Do not allow it to overcook as it might get mashed up. Wait till the pressure gets released all by itself and then separate the Mochai from water and set aside. 
    Avarekalu Sagu
        2.      Take the ingredients mentioned under “To Grind” section in a blender add little water and grind it to a fine paste.
        3.      In a pan add oil let it heat up then add in Mustard Seeds ,cumin seeds and Curry leaves let it splutter now add in finely chopped onions cook till it becomes translucent.
         4.      To the onion now add in the ground masala cook well till the raw smell leaves and then add in turmeric powder and salt mix well and now add in water and bring it to a boil in medium flame.
        5.      Add the cooked mochai /Butter Beans cook in low flame for about 5 mins garnish with Coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
    Butter Beans Gravy
    Notes:
     
    • I used dried Mochai/Avarekalu for this recipe, hence I had to soak overnight and cook .Fresh ones can also be used.
    • Avarekalu Sagu is usually served along with Poori in Karnataka
    White Mochai Gravy
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    Avarekalu Sagu | Butter Beans Gravy | Field Beans Korma

    Avarekalu Sagu is a famous Karnataka delicacy. Sagu in Kannada means a gravy cooked with Freshly ground coconut along with spices  
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Soaking Time8 hrs
    Total Time8 hrs 30 mins
    Course: Gravy
    Cuisine: karnataka
    Servings: 4
    Calories:
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • Butter Beans /mochai – 1 cup
    • Onion – 1
    • Oil – 1 tbsp
    • Curry Leaves – 1 spring
    • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
    • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
    • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
    • Salt as needed
    • Water as needed
    • Coriander leaves to garnish

    To Grind:

    • Freshly grated Coconut – ¼ cup
    • Onion – 1
    • Tomato – 1
    • Garlic – 4
    • Poppy seeds – 1 tsp or Cashew nuts – 4
    • Coriander seeds – 1 tsp
    • Green Chilli – 3
    • Cloves -3
    • Cinnamon stick – 1 inch piece
    • Cardamom - 1

    Instructions 

    • Soak the Mochai overnight in water. In the morning pressure cook it by adding water and required alt for about 3-4 whistles or till it becomes soft.Do not allow it to overcook as it might get mashed up. Wait till the pressure gets released all by itself and then separate the Mochai from water and set aside.
    • Take the ingredients mentioned under the “To Grind” section in a blender add little water and grind it to a fine paste.
    • In a pan add oil let it heat up then add in Mustard Seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves let it splutter now add in finely chopped onions cook till it becomes translucent.
    • To the onion now add in the ground masala cook well till the raw smell leaves and then add in turmeric powder and salt mix well and now add in water and bring it to a boil in medium flame.
    • Add the cooked mochai /Butter Beans cook in low flame for about 5 mins garnish with Coriander leaves and switch off the flame.

    Notes

    • I used dried Mochai/Avarekalu for this recipe, hence I had to soak overnight and cook.Fresh ones can also be used.
    • Avarekalu Sagu is usually served along with Poori in Karnataka
    Keyword Avarekalu Sagu, Butter Beans Gravy, Field Beans Korma
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