02 Apr Guvar ki sabji
Guvar, also known as cluster beans, is a nutritious green vegetable widely used in Indian kitchens. This humble vegetable has a slightly bitter taste, which becomes delicious when cooked with spices, jaggery, or coconut. It is commonly prepared as guvar bhaji, sabzi, or added to dals and curries.It is a great example of a traditional vegetable that combines flavor, nutrition, and regional diversity in Indian cooking.
Ingredients
(Serves 3–4)
250 g guvar (cluster beans), strings removed & chopped
2 tsp sesame ,ajwain seeds
2 tbsp fresh grated coconut (optional but recommended)
2 tbsp roasted peanut
1–2 tsp goda masala
4 cloves garlic
pinch of hing
1 tsp jaggery (adjust to taste)
Salt to taste
For tempering
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp ajwain seeds
½ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1–1½ tsp red chilli powder
COOK TIME
25 minutes
CALORIES
1 50kcal
PROTEIN
4.5 g
FIBER
6
g
CARBOHYDRATES
26 g
SERVES
2-3
Instructions
Wash, remove strings, and chop guvar into small pieces.
Grind coarsely sesame seeds, garlic, peanuts.
Add Goda masala and red chilli powder and salt.
Heat oil in a pressure pan. Add mustard, ajwain, sesame seeds; let them splutter.
Add Hing, turmeric powder and red chilli powder.
Add chopped guvar. Mix well.
Sprinkle a little water, cover, and cover and cook till 4 whistles until tender.
Open pan lid when pressure has lowered.
Add the prepared masala, jaggery.
Garnish with coconut and coriander leaves.
Mix well and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
Serving Suggestion
Serve hot with jowar bhakri, chapati, or dal-rice
A squeeze of lemon enhances flavor
Notes
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
Calories: ~120–150 kcal
Rich in fiber → supports digestion
Good source of plant-based protein (from peanuts)
Contains iron, calcium, and antioxidants
💡 Tips
Slight bitterness is natural—don’t skip jaggery
Chop guvar finely for better texture
Health benefits:
Rich in dietary fiber (good for digestion)
Helps in blood sugar control
Contains vitamins A, C, and K
Supports heart health
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