Valeche Bhirda

Ingredients list for Valeche Bhirda

• 2 cups Sprouted field beans (vaal)
• ¾ cup Scraped coconut fresh
• 2 medium Onions roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons Cumin seeds
• 2-3 Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• ½ teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon Jaggery (gur) grated
• 4-5 kokum pieces
• to taste Salt
• for garnishing Fresh coriander leaves finely chopped

Method

1. Grind together coconut, 1 onion, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, garlic and sufficient water to a smooth paste.
2. Put field beans in a bowl, add ground paste, remaining onions, coriander power, red chilli powder, and turmeric powder and mix well.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add remaining cumin seeds and asafoetida. Reduce heat and add field bean mixture and mix well.
4. Add 4 cups water. Cover and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
5. Add jaggery, kokum and salt and mix well. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.