🌿 Vegetarian Madhya Pradesh Lunch

Madhya Pradesh Sindhi Curry Besan Vegetables Gwar Madhya

A sour, thin besan and vegetable curry with tamarind — the Sindhi community preparation that has become part of the food culture of Indore and Bhopal.

Prep15 min
🍳Cook30 min
🕐Total45 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelMedium
Madhya Pradesh Sindhi Curry Besan Vegetables Gwar Madhya
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Hindi

Method

  1. 1

    Dry-roast besan in a pan on medium, stirring continuously for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and fragrant.

  2. 2

    This step removes the raw besan taste.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pot. Add mustard seeds — pop.

  4. 4

    Add cumin, fenugreek seeds — sizzle briefly. Add curry leaves.

  5. 5

    Add turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Stir 20 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add harder vegetables (lotus stem, potato). Cook 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Whisk the roasted besan into 3 cups water until smooth. Add tamarind water.

  8. 8

    Pour the besan-tamarind liquid over the vegetables.

  9. 9

    Bring to a boil stirring continuously.

  10. 10

    Reduce to medium-low. Add remaining vegetables (drumstick, tomato, okra).

  11. 11

    Simmer 15 to 18 minutes stirring every 5 minutes until the curry is smooth, slightly sour and fragrant.

  12. 12

    Season with salt. Garnish with coriander.

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