Surati Papdi Shaak
Veg
Vegan
Flat green field beans (surti papdi) cooked in a sesame-coconut-jaggery masala — a sweet-savoury winter vegetable preparation intrinsic to Gujarati cuisine, often incorporated into undhiyu or eaten as a standalone sabzi.
Cuisines
Gujarati
Surati
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Flat Bean , stringed and halved |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut , grated |
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1 tablespoon | Sugar |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
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1 | Chili , green, finely chopped |
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1 | Potato , diced |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the Surati papdi thoroughly and remove the strings from the sides. Cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and a pinch of asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.
- 4 Add the chopped green chili and diced potato. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 5 Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
- 6 Add the Surati papdi pieces and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- 7 Add salt and 1/4 cup of water. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8 Once the vegetables are cooked, add grated coconut, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
Adjust the amount of sugar and lemon juice according to your taste preference.