Dalimbi Usal

Dalimbi Usal

Dalimbi Usal

Veg Vegan

Field beans (val/dalimbi) sprouted and cooked in a coconut-and-Malvan masala gravy with kokum — the most distinctive Malvani lentil preparation, different from the Kolhapuri misal in being coconut-forward rather than dry, and using field beans instead of moth beans.

Cuisines

Malvani Maharashtrian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Field Bean 1 cup Field Bean
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Curry Leaf 8-10 Curry Leaf
Onion 1 cup Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
Tomato 1 cup Tomato , finely chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
Malvani masala 1 tablespoon Malvani masala
salt to taste Salt
water 1 cup Water
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the field beans overnight or for at least 8 hours in water.
  2. 2 Drain the soaked beans and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  5. 5 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds.
  6. 6 Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
  7. 7 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  8. 8 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  9. 9 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and Malvani masala.
  10. 10 Add the soaked field beans and salt to taste.
  11. 11 Pour in the water and mix well.
  12. 12 Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes or until the beans are cooked through.
  13. 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of grated coconut while cooking.