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Spiced Vegetable Stew with Chana

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A rich and evocative vegetable stew inspired by traditional South Indian cuisine, artfully blending the unique textures of green banana, yuca, and fresh beans. The dish is defined by its deep aromatic layers of sambar powder, fresh coconut, and tangy tamarind, delivering an exotic and perfectly balanced culinary experience.

Prep
5 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Advanced
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What to know about Spiced Vegetable Stew with Chana

South Indian kuzhambu stew with vegetables and beans in a thick, tangy sauce with gentle heat; a comforting, homestyle texture of tender veg and creamy beans. Vegan, gluten-free, and pareve; perfect over steamed rice or with idli/dosa; kid-friendly.

Timing
30 min
Serves
4
Dietary notes
Dairy-free, Egg-free, Fish-free, Gluten-free

⚠️Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:4
  1. 1Wash and soak the brown chana overnight.
  2. 2The next day, change the water and pressure cook with salt and enough water to cover the chana for 5 whistles.
  3. 3Soak the tamarind in hot water and extract the juice.
  4. 4Ensure the total water is 1.5 cups.

Nutrition

Calories
271
Protein
9g
Carbs
29.7g

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Age 3-5

Small helper

  • Mash soft ingredients
  • Wash fruit and vegetables
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Age 6-8

Kitchen explorer

  • Stir a batter
  • Measure simple ingredients
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Chef tips

Make a big batch and freeze leftovers — this soup tastes even better the next day!

Culinary reasoning

A rich and evocative vegetable stew inspired by traditional South Indian cuisine, artfully blending the unique textures of green banana, yuca, and fresh beans. The dish is defined by its deep aromatic layers of sambar powder, fresh coconut, and tangy tamarind, delivering an exotic and perfectly balanced culinary experience.

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  • 5In a pressure cooker, combine the chopped vegetables and cooked chana.
  • 6Add the tamarind extract, turmeric, sambar powder, asafoetida, and salt.
  • 7Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Step 8 preparation image for spicy vegetable kuzambo with beans
    8Allow the pressure to release naturally.
  • 9Adjust the consistency with water if needed and bring to a boil.
  • 10In a kadai, heat the coconut oil and splutter the mustard seeds, followed by the urad dal and curry leaves.
  • 11Add the grated coconut and roast over medium heat until golden, stirring to prevent burning.
  • 12Mix the tempering into the kuzhambu and serve hot with rice.

    • Ingredients

    • 1 raw plantain
    • 1 cup elephant yam, chopped
    • 1 cup cluster beans, chopped
    • 1 cup cooked brown chana
    • 2 tsp heaped sambar powder
    • 1/4 tsp turmeric
    • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
    • 1 tbsp tamarind, tightly packed (about the size of an Indian lemon)
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
    • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
    • 1 tsp urad dal
    • 1 sprig curry leaves
    • 1/2 cup grated coconut

    Nutrition

    Calories
    271
    Protein
    9g
    Carbs
    29.7g

    Chef tips

    Make a big batch and freeze leftovers — this soup tastes even better the next day!

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    Age 9+

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    • Read the steps
    • Portion and shape
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