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Sem ki Phalli ka Salan

Published: | LAST UPDATED ON: May 6, 2023 by Lubna Karim

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.

vegan and gluten-free sem ki sabzi

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.
hyderabadi bagari sem ki phalli ka salan

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 Aloo ka Salan

how to make sem ki phalli ka salan
Yield: 4

Sem Ki Phalli Ka Salan

vegan and gluten-free sem ki sabzi

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.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

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:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 48Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 162mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g

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© Lubna Karim
Cuisine: Indian / Category: Side Dishes

This curry is going to participate in My Legume Love Affair-Seventh Helping hosted by Srivalli of Cooking 4 All Seasons. This event is stared by Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook Susan.

Comments

  10. 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! :))

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  18. Soma says

    Lubna, Very nice preparation, simple & tasty. I do not get these beans very often here. miss them.

    I just noticed that I missed ur Anniversary Post. U have expressed urself soo beautifully. Happy Anniversary to the happy Couple!

    Reply

  20. 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 🙂

    Reply

  22. 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…

    Reply

  23. 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.

    Reply

  27. 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.

    Reply

  30. 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 🙂

    Reply

  31. 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.

    Reply

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