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Double beans stir fry
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Double beans spinach stir fry

Healthy and protein rich double beans
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Accompaniments
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Dry curry, side dish for roti
Servings: 3
Author: Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup Double beans
  • 3 tsp oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tomato finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1.5 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt as needed
  • Water to cook

Instructions

  • I used 1.5 cups fresh double beans
  • Pressure cook the double beans for 2-3 whistles by adding ¼ cup water and little salt.
  • Drain the water and keep it aside.
  • In a pan add 3 tsp oil and add the cumin seeds.
  • Once it crackles add the finely chopped onion and add little salt.
  • Saute till translucent.
  • Now add the ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.
  • Add the chopped tomato to this and cook for a minute.
  • Now add the red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and little salt to this.
  • Mix well and add 2 tbsp water. Cook for a minute.
  • Now add the 1.5 cup finely chopped spinach
  • Cook for 2 minutes. The spinach will shrink and gets cooked easily.
  • Now add the cooked double beans
  • Mix well
  • Cook for a minute, check for salt.
  • Switch off the flame
  • Double beans stir fry ready

Video

Notes

1. You can use dried double beans also. Soak overnight and cook for 4-5 whistles and proceed. 
2. Instead of double beans you can use fresh mochai, butter beans, or peas too.
3. You can use Chickpeas or rajma too.
4. Double beans spinach stir fry pairs well with roti and rice too.