How to make Chori (Yard long Beans/Dow Gok)

From the land of Gujarat we have yet another classic recipe. This one is called Chori/Chawli/Green Beans/ Yard long beans and if you are from other parts of Asia, you may also know this as Dow Gok. Alot of times this vegetable is commonly associated with the french green beans. It is fairly similar however a lot more chewier. One can eat them raw, stir fried or even deep-fried.

So the next question is how to buy these long beans? Look for beans that are smaller and flexible with no dark spots. The peak season to find these long beans is in the fall however certain states and supermarkets have them available year-round. As for storage, the long beans can be refrigerated for up to five days.

Ingredients:

• 2.5 cups chopped long beans (chori/daw gok)
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1/4 tsp jeeru (cumin seeds)
• 1/4 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1.5 tsp dhana jiru (coriander cumin powder)
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• salt as per taste
• lemon juice for topping (optional)
• coriander/cilantro for topping (optional)

Directions:

1. Wash and cut fresh long beans bunch to your desired length.
2. Heat the oil in a thick bottom pan/non-stick pan. Add cumin and carom seeds.
3. Add chopped chori, red chili powder, turmeric powder, dhana jiru powder, garam masala and salt. Stir and close the lid for 1 minute.
4. Open the lid, stir , close the lid and cook on low flame for 7-8 minutes. Stirring in between.
5. Turn off the flame, sprinkle some lemon juice and coriander leaves.
6. Serve with your favorite type of roti.

Cheers and Enjoy!

Yard long beans or Daw Gok or Chori or Chawli