
Jain Avro, a bean which is found in the South Canara region of Karnataka, is used by the Konkani community to which I belong, in quite a few preparations. It has a unique taste and flavour and is generally paired with tender jackfruit or Chinese potato to prepare coconut based curries. Posting a Bendhi which is a preparation seasoned with garlic. Using coconut oil enhances the aroma of this curry.
Ingredients:
125 gms Jain Avro
1/2 of a large coconut
25 small Chinese potatoes
12 roasted Byadgi chillies
1 heaped tsp tamarind paste
Salt
15 garlic cloves crushed
2 tbsps coconut oil
Method:
Wash and soak the beans overnight. Wash and pressure cook to one whistle, lower heat and allow to simmer for ten minutes. Switch off and allow the steam to escape naturally. Tip it into a pan and add salt. Wash and pressure cook the Chinese potato to one whistle. After it cools down, peel the Chinese potato and tip into the same pan. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer. Grind the grated coconut, roasted red chillies and tamarind to a smooth paste. Tip it into the pan. Mix well ..Heat the oil in a small pan. Add the crushed garlic and roast to a rich brown. Tip the seasoning into the Bendhi. Allow to simmer for a couple of minutes for the flavour to infuse. Switch off, cover and keep aside for an hour before serving.
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