Cluster Beans (Guwar) (Gokarakaya) 250g

Cluster beans, also called guar or gawar in Hindi and gokarakaya in Telugu, are slim, firm green pods that grow in small clusters, with a mildly bitter, slightly crunchy flesh once cooked.

They are usually cooked into a dry gawar ki sabzi with onion and spices, or gokarakaya curry in Telugu cooking, and can be added in small amounts to a mixed vegetable dish.

How to use

• Trim both ends of each pod before cooking; very young pods can be left whole, while larger ones are often cut into shorter pieces.
• Cook thoroughly, as the pods are tough and slightly bitter if undercooked.
• Store in the fridge and use within about 4 to 5 days.