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sem ki sabji
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Sem ki sabji | sem aloo ki sabji

Sem ki sabji is a simple stir fry recipe which can be made with fresh or frozen beans. It is rich in fiber and pairs well with both rice and roti.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: broad beans curry, fava beans curry, sem ki sabji, surti papdi sabji
Author: admin

Equipment

  • food processor
  • kadai / pan

Ingredients

  • 500 gm sem beans/phali / flat beans
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled,cubed
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2-3 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp coriander powder / cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder / curry powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder optional
  • salt and red chili powder as per taste
  • Handful chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Wash and cut the beans, remove any fibrous strings.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds,chillies(optional). Add potatoes, cook for 3-4 minutes along with some salt.
  • Add the beans to the pan.
  • Add salt and mix the beans in the pan. Cover and Cook for 10-12 minutes on low flame.
  • Add chopped tomatoes. Cover and cook for further 10 minutes on low flame.
  • Add remaining spices and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the gas. Garnish with fresh coriander.