{"product_id":"guvar-beans","title":"Guvar (Beans) Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuvar (cluster beans \/ guar beans) are slender, ridged pods popular in Rajasthani and Gujarati cooking — typically cooked as guvar ki sabzi with garlic and spices. They have a distinctive slightly bitter, earthy flavor that is an acquired taste for some and a childhood comfort food for others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRajasthani Home Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh guvar (cluster beans \/ guar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor guvar ki sabzi, curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly bitter, earthy flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRajasthani and Gujarati staple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrim ends and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cook in a tadka of garlic, cumin, and dried red chili. Add a pinch of sugar or jaggery to balance the bitterness. Some recipes use ground peanuts for richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre guvar beans bitter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMildly bitter — the bitterness is part of the flavor. A pinch of sugar or jaggery in the dish balances it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these the same as guar gum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuar gum is extracted from the seeds of this plant. The pods are eaten as a vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I reduce bitterness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd a pinch of sugar, a squeeze of lemon, or cook with ground peanuts. Also, fresh young pods are less bitter than mature ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce — seasonal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001902702819,"sku":"62983650","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/guar.jpg?v=1781244417","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/guvar-beans","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}