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Crispy Gawar Fali (Cluster Beans)
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Crispy Gawar Fali (Cluster Beans)
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Crispy Gawar Fali (Cluster Beans)

Learn an easy method to prepare a new recipe for crunchy and spicy Crispy Gawar Fali. This snack features fresh cluster beans coated in a seasoned gram and rice flour batter, deep-fried to golden perfection, and then seasoned with chat masala. It's a flavorful and satisfying snack perfect for any occasion.
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#Snack
#Crispy
#Vegetarian
#Gawar Fali
#Deep Fry
#Appetizer
#Spicy
Fresh Gawar Fali Ready for Prep
Fresh Gawar Fali Ready for Prep

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
3
Servings
Medium
Indian
Hindi
Nutrition (per serving)
390
Calories
6g
Protein
22g
Carbs
33g
Fat
Coating Cluster Beans with Spices and Flours
Coating Cluster Beans with Spices and Flours

Ingredients

  • Gawar Fali (Cluster Beans)

    250 gm
  • Gram Flour (Besan)

    3 tbsp
  • Green Chilli
    (Adjust to taste)

    3 small
  • Ginger
    (Freshly grated or minced)

    1 inch
  • Green Coriander
    (Finely chopped)

    3 tbsp
  • Chilli Powder
    (Adjust to taste)

    1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder

    1 tsp
  • Rice Flour
    (For extra crispiness)

    2 tbsp
  • Carom Seeds (Ajwain)

    1 tsp
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Oil
    (For deep frying)

    as needed
  • Chat Masala
    (For seasoning after frying)

    1 tsp
Servings: 3
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Crispy Gawar Fali Frying in Hot Oil
Crispy Gawar Fali Frying in Hot Oil

Instructions

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  • 1

    Wash the gawar fali (cluster beans) thoroughly and trim their ends. You can also cut them into smaller pieces if desired.
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    Wash the gawar fali (cluster beans) thoroughly and trim their ends. You can also cut them into smaller pieces if desired.
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    Ensure all tough ends are removed for a better eating experience.
  • 2

    Lightly boil the trimmed gawar fali in salted water for about 5 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Drain well and let them cool.
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    Lightly boil the trimmed gawar fali in salted water for about 5 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Drain well and let them cool.
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    Do not overcook; the beans should still have a slight bite for crispiness later.
  • 3

    Prepare a fresh paste by grinding green chillies and ginger together. You can use a mortar and pestle or a small grinder.
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    Prepare a fresh paste by grinding green chillies and ginger together. You can use a mortar and pestle or a small grinder.
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    For a milder flavor, remove seeds from green chillies.
  • 4

    In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, chilli powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, salt, and the prepared ginger-green chilli paste. Mix thoroughly.
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    In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, chilli powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds, salt, and the prepared ginger-green chilli paste. Mix thoroughly.
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    Ensure there are no lumps in the flour mixture for an even coating.
  • 5

    Add the boiled and cooled gawar fali to the flour mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly, ensuring each bean is evenly coated with the spice-flour mixture.
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    Add the boiled and cooled gawar fali to the flour mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly, ensuring each bean is evenly coated with the spice-flour mixture.
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    A light spray of water can help the flour stick better if the beans are too dry, but avoid making it wet.
  • 6

    Heat oil for deep frying in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of coated bean; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
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    Heat oil for deep frying in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of coated bean; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
    2m

    Maintain a consistent oil temperature for even frying and perfect crispiness.
  • 7

    Carefully add the coated gawar fali to the hot oil in small batches. Deep fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
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    Carefully add the coated gawar fali to the hot oil in small batches. Deep fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
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    Do not overcrowd the pan, as this can lower the oil temperature and make the fali soggy instead of crispy.
  • 8

    Once all batches are fried, transfer the crispy gawar fali to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chat masala and green coriander before serving hot.
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    Once all batches are fried, transfer the crispy gawar fali to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chat masala and green coriander before serving hot.
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    Chat masala adds a tangy, spicy kick; adjust the amount to your preference.
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