Today I am back with a very Interesting and nutritious Chutney recipe. Winged Bean Green Tomato chutney is finger licking good and super addictive. This chutney can be served with idli,dosa,paniyaram or mixed with hot rice and ghee. I was always skeptical about this vegetable until I tasted it in a salad after reading the health benefits . Now I regularly use it in my diet. One of the best Chutney I have had till date.
What is Winged Bean?
Winged Bean is scientifically known as Psophocarpus tetragonolobus. It is also known as cigarillas, goa bean, four-angled bean, four-cornered bean, manila bean, princess bean, asparagus pea, dragon bean, is a tropical herbaceous legume plant. It is very popular in South Asia and South East Asia. It is known for disease resistance and is nutrient rich. The whole plant is edible.The winged bean plant grows as a vine with climbing stems and leaves. The leaves, flowers, roots, and bean pods can be eaten raw or cooked; the pods are edible even when raw and unripe. The seeds are edible after cooking. Each of these parts contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron, among other nutrients. The beans are not only rich in proteins but also rich in AntiOxidants. I love to have them in salads, stir fry and chutney.Winged Bean Green Tomato chutney is absolutely irresistible.
WINGED BEAN GREEN TOMATO CHUTNEY
Equipment
- 1 Wide Bottom Pan
- 1 Chopping Board
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Knife
- 1 Mixer / blender
Ingredients
- 10 Nos Winged Beans chopped roughly with ends trimmed
- 2 Nos Fresh Green Tomatoes chopped roughly
- 1 Tbsp Fresh ginger chopped
- 2 Tbsp Freshly grated Coconut
- 1 Tbsp Urad dal
- 1/4 Lemon sized Tamrind
- 2 Tsp Jeera / Cumin
- Salt to Taste
- 6 Nos Fresh Green Chillies
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Coriander Chopped
- 2 Tsp Oil
For Tempering / Tadka
- 1/2 Tsp Channa Dal
- 1/2 Tsp Urad Dal
- 1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
- 10 Nos Fresh Curry Leaves
- 1 Tsp Oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add jeera and urad dal .Once it turns golden brown add the chopped winged beans ,chopped ginger and chopped green tomatoes.
- Once the winged beans are slightly tender and tomatoes start to turn mushy add green chillies , salt , tamrind ,fresh coriander and grated coconut.
- Mix well for about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow it to cool completely.
- Grind to a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan . Add channa dal and urad dal .Once they turn golden brown add mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida. Turn off the heat.
- Pour the tempering over the chutney and serve with Idli , Dosa ,Paniyaram or with Hot Rice and Ghee.
- Enjoy!!!!
Notes
Tomato Chutney by Batter up with Sujata.
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the name winged bean was so intriguing, I HAD to check this chutney out Preethi ! looks delish for sure and I learnt a new kind of bean too ! yay
Chutney looks lipsmackingly delicious Preethi. Winged bean is new to me. Recipe sounds interesting.
I rarely get access to winged beans here and, when I do, I’m left wondering as to what I can make with them. This chutney is such a brilliant idea!
Looks absolutely fabulous! Bet it tastes super delicious!
winged bean chutney looks lipsmackingly delicious. Winged bean sounds interesting.