Valachi Bhaji

Valachi bhaji is long cowpea beans curry in Goan style. It is a dry preparation. It is served as a side dish with rice and dal or coconut based curry.

Measurement: 1 Cup = 180 ml
Serves: 3 to 4

Chopped Val

Ingredients:

1. Val (chopped) - 1/4 kg 
2. Coconut - 2 tbsp
3. Green chillies (slit) - 2
4. Jaggery - 2 to 3 tsp
5. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
6. Hing - 1/2 tsp
7. Oil - 1 tbsp
8. Salt to taste 

Procedure:

• Heat oil in a kadai and add mustard seeds, let them splutter.
• Add hing and green chillies.
• Add val and stir fry for a min.
• Add salt and 1 1/2 cup of water. Cook covered on medium flame till done.
• When almost done, add jaggery and coconut. Add water if required for cooking further. Mix well and cook till it gets dried completely.
• Serve as a side dish with rice and dal /curry.