Bodi Talkari (Grenada)

These beans are known as yard-long beans, or asparagus beans in many English-speaking countries. However, in Grenada they are known by their Hindi name; bodi. There are other ways to prepare bodi - the following recipe is just one of many.


1 lb bodi, washed and cut into 2-3 inch pieces
1 tbsp curry powder OR homemade masala
1 tsp geera(cumin), ground
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

• In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.



• When hot, add curry powder (or homemade masala) and saute for 1 minute.



• Add geera, onion, and garlic and saute for 3minutes.



• Add bodi and continue to saute for another 3 minutes. Add salt, and stir to distribute evenly.
  

Serve with rice or roti.

Serves 4-6

© Kimberly Joseph