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Sem (Broad Beans)

Sem (Broad Beans)
ruchi

July 31, 2010

Sem or broad beans vegetable is a very commonly made side dish in North Indian households. It goes well with dal and chapati. It grows in clusters on the vines. Surprisingly most of the simple and fresh vegetables are never served in restaurants.

Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Sem 1 lb
Potatoes 2 medium
Oil 1 tbsp
Jeera (cumin) powder 3/4 tsp
Haldi (turmeric) powder 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp
Dhaniya (coriander) powder 1 tsp
Salt 3/4 tsp
Freshly blended tomatoes 1/4 cup
Chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup
Garam masala 1/2 tsp

Method

  1. Wash sem and string them. To string, break the bottom of the bean such that it’s broken from one side only.

    2. String the sem

  2. Now gently pull the broken piece along the bean side. If the bean had string it will come out.

    3. String the sem

  3. Cut sem in 1/2 cm wide pieces.

    4. Cut sem

  4. Peel and cut potatoes in 1/2 cm thick pieces.
  5. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large nonstick pan.
  6. Add potato pieces and fry till they start becoming brown (about five minutes). Keep stirring once for even browning.

    7. Cook potatoes

    Cook potatoes

  7. Add cumin powder, turmeric powder, chillies powder, coriander powder and mix.
  8. Quickly add sem pieces, salt and a quarter cup of water. Mix thoroughly and reduce heat. Cover the pan and let it cook for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

    9. Add sem

  9. When potato pieces are soft, add pureed tomatoes and chopped tomatoes and garam masala. Mix gently.

    10. Add tomatoes

  10. Let it cook for 5 more minutes.
  11. Turn off the heat. Serve Sem Vegetable hot as a side dish with Naan or chapati.

    12. Sem is ready to serve

Notes:

  • Sem vegetable goes well with Kale Chane, Raita and Chapati.
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