Valor Papdi Bhaji is a delicious Indian sir fry dish. To create Valor Papdi Bhaji, cook flat beans with spices like cumin, mustard seeds, and turmeric. Valor Papdi Nu Shak is a winter vegetable that you can enjoy with roti or rice. This homely and comforting everyday dinner recipe brings together the wholesome goodness of fresh seasonal vegetables with the unique taste of Valor Papdi.
Field beans or broad beans are the alternative names for Valor Papdi. It brings an earthy and nutty flavor to the dish similar to Gujrati Undhiyu Recipe. It is a mildly spicy and aromatic Gujrati Sabzi Recipe.
This subzi is my all time favorite especially in winter season. The combination of familiar vegetables and spices, cooked to perfection, evokes a sense of homeliness and satisfaction. It's a dish that brings warmth to the table. Whenever I crave simple homecooked meal, I make this tasty winter sabzi recipe.
Ingredients
Fresh Valore Papdi : In English, Valor Papdi is also known as field beans or broad beans, and in Hindi, it goes by the names val papdi, gujarati valor, and sem ki phalli. Most Indian grocery stores sell it fresh as well in frozen form.
Oil Tempering : Like any typical Indian shak / sabzi or bhaji , traditional tempering of mustard seeds or tadka is a quintessential to making this recipe. Season warm cooking oil with cumin and mustard seeds along with fresh curry leaves, turmeric powder, garam masala and red chilli powder. I also use goda-masala which is coconut based earthy spice mix.
Coconut : Freshly grated coconut adds subtle sweetness and balances the flavors. You can use frozen defrosted grated coconut or dry shredded coconut.
Other Ingredients : Fresh lemon juice adds refreshing citrcy flavor. Coriander leaves ( cilantro ) adds nice fresh flavors as a garnish. Optional ingredients to use include hing, green chilli paste, tomato, peanuts, sesame seeds and carom seeds (ajwain).
How To Make
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and ( asafoetida and fresh curry leaves if using ) Once they splutter, add turmeric and sauté for 30 seconds. Add chopped valor papdi. Stir well.
Add water, cover the pan with the lid and let the Valor Papdi simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes. It needs to get tender and soft. Open the lid.
Sprinkle red chili powder, goda masala, Garam masala or coriander powder, and salt. Add grated coconut. Stir and mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
Cover and let it cook for additional 3-4 minutes so that the flavors meld together. Turn off the heat.
Once the Valor Papdi is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Drizzle lemon juice over and mix well. Serve hot with roti or rice. Enjoy !
Serving Suggestions
- Indian Bread: Serve this special flat beans sabzi with roti, chapati, paratha, or naan for a delightful combination of textures.
- Rice Options: Enjoy with steamed rice, jeera rice, or vegetable pulao for a comforting meal.
- Bread Varieties: Use as a filling for sandwiches or pav (bread rolls) for a creative twist.
- Accompaniments: Pair with raita, pickle, or a chutney to make a thali meal.
Expert Tips
- The valor bean pods have fibrous string on both sides. Start by cleaning and trimming the Valor Papdi. Remove the strings on both sides and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Since it's a time consuming activity, I prefer to buy ready to use beans.
- You can use the same gujarati papdi nu shaak recipe with various other beans including french beans.
- You can use roasted besan ( gram flour or chickpea flour ) for added protein.
- Just like snow peas, you will be eating the pods of the beans. So choose green tender fresh papdi pods with soft small beans.
- This recipe is suitable for vegan and gluten free. I avoid using ginger garlic paste to make it Jain.
Other Indian Vegetables / Bhaji Recipes
- Corn Palak
- Lobia Masala - Black Eyed Peas Curry
- Lauki ki Sabji - Indian Bottle Gourd Curry
- Aloo Palak - Potato Spinach Subji
- Mushroom masala
- Kala Chana - Black Chickpea Curry
Other names used for Valor Papdi
Valor Papdi is described as "Indian Broad Beans" which emphasizes its broad and flat bean pods. In Karnataka, part of South India, Valor Papdi is known as Avarekalu. Gujarati cuisine, Valor Papdi is also known as Surti Papdi. It is called Val Papdi in Marathi.
The Subji (subzi) is general term used for vegetable preparation. Therefore, you may also refer to this recipe as Valor Papdi Nu Shak, valor nu Shak, flat green beans fry, or beans poriyal.
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📖 Recipe
Valor Papdi Bhaji
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Cups val papdi flat green beans , papdi or field beans or valor or lima beans
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- ¼ teaspoon black mustard seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Red chilli powder adjust per taste
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ cup grated coconut
- salt as required
- ¼ cup coriander leaves - chopped ( cilantro) for garnish
Optional Ingredients
- 1 green chilli - chopped optional
- 1 teaspoom Maharashtrian Goda Masala optional
- 4-5 fresh curry leaves or use 1-2 bay leaves
- 1-2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and fresh curry leaves. Once they splutter, add chopped valor papdi. Stir well.
- Add water, cover the pan with the lid and let the Valor Papdi simmer and cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes. It needs to get tender and soft. Open the lid.
- Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, goda masala, Garam masala or coriander powder, and salt. Add grated coconut. Stir and mix well to coat the bean pods with the spices.
- Cover and let it cook for additional 3-4 minutes so that the flavors meld together. Turn off the heat.
- Once the Valor Papdi is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Drizzle lemon juice over and mix well. Serve hot with roti or rice. Enjoy !
Notes
- The valor bean pods have strings on both sides. Start by cleaning and trimming the Valor Papdi. Remove the strings on both sides and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Since it's a time consuming activity, I prefer to buy ready to use beans.
- You can use the same recipe with various other beans including french beans.
- You can use roasted besan ( gram flour or chickpea flour ) for added protein.
- Just like snow peas, you will be eating the pods of the beans. So choose green tender pods with soft small beans.
- This recipe is suitable for vegan and gluten free. I avoid using ginger garlic paste to make it Jain.
Nutrition
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