surti papdi recipe | valor papdi nu shaak | aloo sem ki sabzi

Surti papdi recipe with step by step pics. Surti papdi and valor papdi are varieties of flat beans that are easily available during winters in India. Valor papdi is also known as field beans, broad beans in english and val papdi, valor, sem ki phalli in other Indian languages. In maharashtra, Gujarat and south India there are many recipes that are made with valor papdi.

I make this delish recipe with both valor papdi and surti papdi. In the recipe post I have used valor papdi in the step by step pics.

This val papdi shaak has a sweet and sour taste. with flat beans I make a few recipes. This Gujarati shaak is one such recipe. I have also shared a simple Papdi bhaji recipe and Avarakkai poriyal.

To make the papdi shaak, i use the same masala that is used in undhiyu. I also add some potatoes or brinjals in it. When I made for blog, I did not have brinjals so skipped them. Either potatoes or brinjals alone can be added or both together can also be added. You can even skip potatoes and brinjals if you want. Onion are not added in the recipe. You can add them if you want.

To make this shaak, you can even use surti papdi. this shaak is best served with phulkas or bajra rotis or jowar roti. You can also serve it as a side dish with Gujarati dal and rice.

If you are looking for similar recipes then do check:

• Aloo french beans sabzi
• Gawar bhaji
• Kovakkai fry
• Beans poriyal

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How to make valor papdi nu shaak recipe

A) preparation:

1. Firstly rinse 150 grams flat beans very well. Then string each flat bean and pull the pods apart. You have to open the pods to see if there are worms or mould in them. Discard the beans if they have a mould or worms in them.

2. Chop or break each pod in two.

3. This way string, open and break each flat beans. You will need 2 cups chopped valor papdi. Keep aside.

4. In a mortar pestle take 3 to 4 medium garlic cloves, ½ inch ginger and 1 green chili (chopped).

5. Crush to a paste. Keep aside.

Making valor papdi nu shaak

6. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. You can use peanut oil or sunflower oil. Add ¼ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain) and let them splutter.

7. Then add the ginger+garlic+green chili paste.

8. Sauté for a few seconds till raw aroma of ginger and garlic goes away.

9. Now add 2 medium potatoes (chopped).

10. Add 1 pinch asafoetida (hing).

11. Mix and sauté potatoes for a minute.

12. Add valor papdi.

13. Then add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder and ½ teaspoon coriander powder.

14. Mix well.

15. Now add ½ cup water and mix again.

16. Simmer on medium low flame till the water comes to a boil.

17. Then add 3 tablespoons fresh grated coconut.

18. Next add 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds.

19. Then add 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves.

20. Season with 1 teaspoon salt or add as required. Also add 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar or add as per taste.

21. Mix very well.

22. Cover the pan and simmer veggies on a low to medium-low flame.

23. In between check the veggies and stir them.

24. If water dries up and potatoes are not cooked, then add more 2 to 3 tablespoons water or as required.

25. Cover pan and simmer till the potatoes are tender and cooked. once the potatoes are cooked and tender, if there is any water left, then cook without lid till all the water evaporates.

26. Once the shaak is done, add add 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

27. Stir and check taste. Add some more lemon juice if required.

28. Lastly add 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves and mix.

29. Serve valor papdi nu shaak with rotis, phulkas or bhakris.