Valor Papdi Bhaji
Valor Papdi Bhaji is a traditional Gujarati shaak made with papdi beans. It is flavorful Indian vegetable dish that pairs well with roti or rice.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 143kcal
Cost: $3
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
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1686IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Iron: 3mg