Valacha Bhirda

Ingredients

• 2 cups sprouted field beans (vaal), peeled
• ½ cup scraped fresh coconut 
• 1½ teaspoons oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• ½ teaspoon asafoetida
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 6-7 curry leaves
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon grated jaggery (gur) 
• 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• Chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add mustard seed and let them splutter.
2. Add green chillies, asafoetida, turmeric powder and curry leaves and sauté for ½ minute.
3. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute or till they turn translucent.
4. Add fava beans and mix well. Add red chilli powder and mix well. Add garam masala powder and mix well.
5. Add ½ cup water, stir to mix, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add salt, mix well, cover and cook for 1 minute.
6. Add coconut, jaggery, pepper powder and mix well. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.