Vaal Nu Shaak

Vaal Nu Shaak

Vaal Nu Shaak

Veg Vegan

A traditional curry made with hyacinth beans and a blend of spices, commonly enjoyed with rotis or rice.

Cuisines

Gujarati

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Vaal Bean 1 cup Vaal Bean
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Tomato 1 cup Tomato , chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
salt Salt , to taste
water 2 cups Water
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the vaal beans overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  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 and asafoetida, and sauté for a few seconds.
  6. 6 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
  7. 7 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
  8. 8 Add the soaked vaal beans and mix well.
  9. 9 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  10. 10 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the beans are cooked and tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  11. 11 Stir in garam masala and sugar, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  12. 12 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a spoonful of ghee before serving.