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Valeche Bhirda

A traditional Maharashtrian dish – mainly cooked during special occasions. Serve this with hot bhakris or even with steamed rice. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Valeche Bhirda

Main Ingredients Sprouted field beans (vaal), Scraped coconut
Cuisine Maharashtrian
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 6-10 minutes
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Tangy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups sprouted field beans (vaal)
  • ¾ cup scraped fresh coconut 
  • 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 grated jaggery (gur) 
  • 4-5 kokum pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Finely chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnishing 

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.
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