Laal Vaal nu shaak

Laal Vaals are considered a delicacy in the South Gujarat area. Here's one way of preparing them.

Laal vaal nu Shaak
Gujarati Red Beans Stir Fry
Ingredients
1 cup laal vaal from south Gujarat
salt to taste
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds powder


Grind to paste
1" ginger, peeled
3 cloves, garlic

Tempering
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1/4 tsp ajmo/ajwain/Thym seeds
2-3 green chilies, chopped

Suggested Accompaniment
Rice Bhakri


Method
0. Soak laal vaal overnight. Next morning, wash and drain the beans.
1. Heat oil in a pressure pan. Add the ingredients for tempering.
2. As they sizzle, add ground paste. Fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add drained beans, coriander-cumin seed powder and 1/2 cup water.
4. Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
5. Add salt. Simmer till all the water evaporates.

Note-
1. The vaals need to be very fresh so you do not need to peel off the peels. If they are old, you may need to peel them off.