Vegan and gluten-free Sem ki Phalli ka Salan is simple, protein-rich and delicious side dish recipe. This goes perfectly with piping hot rotis and with steamed bowl of white or brown rice. Sem ki phalli is called chikkudukaya in Telugu. This is one of the most loved seasonal veggie of Telugu states.

Of many seasonal vegetables, sem ki phalli is my all time favorite vegetable beans. My love for these beans is not hidden from my family members. When in season, my sister or brother-in-laws or friends make it a point to send me or bring a pack fresh sem ki phalli. Allhumdulliah, this year I received homegrown organic sem ki phalli from my brother-in-laws green patch.
Nutrition in Sem ki Phalli
Sem Ki Phalli/Chikkudu Kaya/Indian Broad Beans are,
- excellent source of folic acid
- good source of potassium and magnesium
- rich in copper, phosphorus, zinc and iron.

How To Store Sem Phalli | Chikkudukaya
First, check the sem phali and separate out basing on the outer color of the phali.
If the outer covering of the phali is nice and green, then use them in making curry and fry recipes.
If the outer covering looks wilted or light white or pink in color, then discard the outer covering and use only the beans.
You can easily store this sem ki phali in fridge in zip lock bag or Tupperware box. Stays fresh for 4-5 days.
Alternatively, you can remove the beans (seeds inside the phali) and store them separately in zip pouch or freezer bag. These will stay fresh for 10 days.
You can boil and add these beans to soup, curries, rice or fries. You can make a quick and easy sundal too. (Recipe coming up soon)
Here are few of my favorite sem ki phalli recipes,
Semi ki Phalli-Tamatar ki Sabzi
Sem ki Phalli aur Gosht ka Salan

Sem Ki Phalli Ka Salan

Vegan and gluten-free Sem ki Phalli ka Salan is simple, protein-rich and delicious side dish recipe. Sem ki phalli is called as chikkudukaya in Telugu and is one of the most loved seasonal veggie of Telugu states.
Ingredients
- ½ Kg Sem Ki Phalli, destring, slit open, cut into 1 inch pieces and wash *
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. Red chili powder
- ¼ tbsp. Turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil
Instructions
How to make Sem ki Phalli ka Salan
Add sem ki phalli, onions, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and oil to a pressure cooker.
Stir until phalli starts to change color. Now add half of water and close the lid.
Pressure cook on medium heat for 2 whistles.
Once the pressure settles, open the lid and give it a stir. If there is water, keep it back on stove and on medium flame by stirring occasionally, cook till water is completely absorbed.
You can garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with roti and rice.
Add your 'love' to make this sem ki phalli ka salan taste 'YUMMY'.
Notes
Trimming Sem ki Phalli | How to trim chikkudukaya
Always de-string (trim of the ends length wise).
Slit open into half and then remove beans/seeds present inside.
Remove the small with pith cut the green outer layer into 1' inch pieces.
NOTE: Sometimes, there will be insects inside these beans. So be careful. Always open the beans from lining and check before chopping into pieces.
Lubna's Serving Suggestions
Make a quick and easy comfort meal with these sem ki sazi recipe,
Steamed bowl of rice + Khatti Dal + Sem ki Phalli ka Salan + Fryums + Curd + Pickle
Roti + Sem ki sabzi + Dahi + Salad
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 48Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 162mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
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Dershana says
Lubna, I made this yesterday too!! We call it Yaanai kaathu avarakkai 🙂
Lovely click once again.
Priya says
This curry is one of my favourite..i used to add few shrimps..mouthwatering dish..
sowmya says
wow..i love this..looks spicy and delicious..
RAKS KITCHEN says
I too love this,I would love to eat this mixed with ghee and rice..hot hot..
Jaishree says
Looks yummy. Nice click & nice presentation.. love it!
Bellini Valli says
I haven’t heard of this but I do enjoy curries:D
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
A delicious way of preparing beans!
Cheers,
Rosa
Happy cook says
Back at home we used to have this a lot for our lunch box with rice.
This looks yummy.
Rosie says
Oh this looks really good and a great click!
Rosie x
Asha says
Oh, I love this veggie so much. I rarely get those beans here, just had once 4 mnts ago I think. Looks yum, AF. Lucky girl! :))
Ashwini Kenchanna says
my favourite dish.. yummyyy
Trupti says
salan looks very delicious Lubna & Nice photo
rekhas kitchen says
yes superb click ohhoo perfect with hot rice and dal
AnuSriram says
Thats an easy recipe! Thanks for sharing! Looks delicious.
Nithya Praveen says
A mouthwatering dish…..simple yet so good.
Preety says
the recipe looks so easy & fast
Cham says
I love the veggie but we get a different one and only in summer! Looks good!
Soma says
Lubna, Very nice preparation, simple & tasty. I do not get these beans very often here. miss them.
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Nate-n-Annie says
It looks very delicious. Would you put tofu in it?
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Vibaas says
Is it also called double beans? Looks yum. i get broad beans here, i can try it with that even if it is not the same kind 🙂
Shreya says
Hi Lubna, such a simple recipe. Love your pic.. This vegetable is indeed healthy. Great entry too for the event:-)
Purva Desai says
this looks yummy…..and new template looks gr8….
I am currently in India…..will start blogging in few days time…
Hope u are doing fine as well…
SMN says
I have always seen veggie in the market but didnt use it with the peel. used to put the seed in the pulav.
Thanks for sharing this nice recipe.
notyet100 says
we prepre this too,..:-)
sagari says
delecious looking beans curry ,love the recipe
Mahimaa's kitchen says
this one goes great with rotis. i love them… looks good.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Dershana, Priya, Sowmya, Raks, Jaishree, Bellini Valli, Rosa, Happy Cook, Rosie, Asha, Ashwini, Trupti, Rekha, Anu, Nithya, Preety, Cham, Soma, Nate-n-Annie, Vibaas, Shreya, Purva, SMN, Priyanka, Sagari and Mahimaa.
vidhas says
Avaraki recipe is nice. This kind of prepararion is new to me, surly will try.
Valarmathi says
I add little sambar powder to it. Curry looks delicious. Nicely presented.
Kate says
Hey even gujjus use this broad beans to make bhaji- or as we call it shaak 🙂 And we call this veggie Valhor or Papdi, i’m not sure. Its amazing how so many nationalities cook it in so many different ways. I love it spicy too 🙂
anudivya says
I remember eating this in India, don’t know if we get them here, infact I think we used to grow it in our garden. Nice recipe.
Archy says
I made this yesterday.. yummy !! I make the same way !! Nice pic !!
DEESHA says
i love this vegetable. yummy .. yep Iam from Namma Bengalooru
pigpigscorner says
yum…looks good with rice!
Smitha says
I guess this is what we call chapparadavare!
Cynthia says
We call this bean saim and it is my mom’s favourite! Wish I could taste yours.
Superchef says
i think i know this beans as avarakkai..love this..
Yasmeen says
looks tasty,Sem ki phalli with gosh is how we love it:)
Premyscakes says
This is one of my fav. looks yummy.
Sia says
delish!!!
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Vidhas, Valarmathi, Kate, Anudivya, Archy, Deesha, Pigpigscorner, Smitha, Cynthia, Superchef, yasmeen, Premyscakes and Sia.
Homecooked says
I love this vegetable. Your preparation looks very nice!
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Homecooked.
essaark69 says
Beautifully presented