By Devi Poojari
August 2, 2023
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Some varieties of fresh beans, also known as legumes, come with edible pods that are widely used in Indian kitchens for savoury dishes, in many regions around the country. Here’s a quick look.
Also known as string beans, the most commonly available variety of fresh beans, these are used for dishes like stir fries, stews and curries.
With flat, translucent pods, barf matar or snow peas have a sweet, vegetal flavour and a crunchy texture.
These thin green beans are also known by other names like long beans or yard long beans and have a meaty, chewy texture.
These broad beans are used as a vehicle to place a stuffing of gram flour and spices, to make the most delicious stuffed beans.
Slightly bitter in flavour, these smooth, flat cluster beans are similar in flavour to broad beans.