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vaal drumstick sabzi recipe | Indian drumstick vegetable with vaal | vaal sajjan ki phalli sabji |

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About Vaal Drumsticks Subzi, Sprouted Butter Beans And Drumstick Recipe down arrow
Ingredients down arrow
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Like vaal drumstick sabzi down arrow
What is vaal drumstick sabzi made off? down arrow
How to saok and sprout vaal, lima beans down arrow
Benefits of vaal down arrow
What are drumsticks? down arrow
Benefits of drumsticks down arrow
Coconut paste for vaal drumstick sabzi down arrow
Making vaal drumstick sabzi down arrow
Tips for vaal drumstick sabz down arrow
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vaal drumstick sabzi recipe | Indian drumstick vegetable with vaal | vaal sajjan ki phalli sabji |

 

The Vaal Drumstick Sabzi, also known as Vaal Sajjan ki Phalli Sabji, is a classic Indian dish that showcases the perfect harmony of two distinct ingredients: the creamy, mellow sprouted vaal (field beans or butter beans) and the tender, earthy drumsticks. This simple yet delicious preparation is a testament to how humble vegetables can be transformed into a memorable meal with the right tempering and a flavorful paste. It's a healthy, wholesome, and incredibly satisfying dish that pairs wonderfully with Indian flatbreads.

 

The recipe begins with the core ingredients: the sprouted vaal and cut drumsticks. The vaal must be pre-soaked and sprouted to achieve its signature creamy texture and nutritional benefits. The drumsticks are cut into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they cook evenly and can easily be mixed with the beans. This combination forms the base of the sabzi, providing both a hearty feel from the beans and a unique, earthy flavor from the drumsticks.

 

The flavor of this dish is built in two key steps. First, a simple tempering is created by heating oil in a deep pan and adding mustard seeds. Once the seeds crackle, the sprouted vaal is added along with salt and a little water, then cooked for a few minutes. This initial step helps to soften the beans and allows them to absorb the initial flavors. Next, the drumsticks are added to the pan with more water and are cooked for 10 to 12 minutes, allowing their pods to become tender while their flavor infuses the liquid.

 

The secret to this sabzi's incredible taste is the freshly ground paste. This pungent and aromatic paste is made from just three ingredients: freshly grated coconut, roughly chopped garlic, and grated jaggery (gur). These are ground together with a little water until they form a smooth paste. The coconut adds a subtle creaminess, the garlic provides a pungent kick, and the jaggery offers a hint of sweetness, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile that complements the mildness of the vaal and drumsticks.

 

The final stage of preparation involves combining all the elements. The prepared paste is added to the simmering vaal and drumsticks, along with chilli powder, turmeric powder, and a little more salt if needed. The mixture is stirred gently and cooked for a few more minutes. This step is crucial, as it allows the pungent and sweet flavors of the paste to meld with the vegetables. The dish is ready when the gravy has thickened slightly and the ingredients are well-coated.

 

This Vaal Drumstick Sabzi is a true delight to serve and eat. Its simplicity belies its complex flavor profile, making it a perfect example of traditional Indian home cooking. The creamy texture of the sprouted vaalcombined with the distinct flavor of the drumsticks and the unique taste of the coconut-garlic-jaggery paste makes this dish stand out. It transforms a humble meal of simple rotis into a satisfying and memorable affair.

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Cooking Time

20 Mins

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Total Time

35 Mins

Makes

3 servings

Ingredients

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To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste (using 2 Tbsp Of Water)

Method

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  1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the vaal, salt and ½ cup of water, mix well and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the drumsticks, 1 cup of water, mix well, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the prepared paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve vaal drumstick sabzi hot.

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like vaal drumstick sabzi

 

    1. like vaal drumstick sabzi recipe | Indian drumstick vegetable with vaal | vaal sajjan ki phalli sabji | healthy lima beans drumstick vegetable | then see our other recipes using vaal.
what is vaal drumstick sabzi made off?

 

    1. what is vaal drumstick sabzi made off? vaal sajjan ki phalli sabzi  is made from cheap and easily available and ingredients in India  such as 1 cup soaked and sprouted vaal (field beans/ butter beans), 3/4 cup drumstick (saijan ki phalli / saragavo), cut into 1” pieces, 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), 1 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi and salt to taste. See image of list of ingredients for vaal drumstick sabzi.
how to saok and sprout vaal, lima beans

 

    1. The easiest way to use sprouted is  buy sprouted vaal. These are easily available in your local markets. Given below is a detailed step by step on how to sprout vaal for those who love to do it as it is time consuming and takes over 2 days. 
       
benefits of vaal

 

    1. Vaal ( lima beans ) is a storehouse of protein and fibre. The duo of these nutrients makes you feel full for longer, helping cut unnecessary food intake and weight gain. The fibre also aids digestion and maintains digestive health. Beans also appear to have a blood sugar normalizing effect, and may be of benefit to diabetics. The zinc in this dal acts as an antioxidant and helps to protect against cancer and fatigue. They also abound in vitamin B1 which has a role to play in nerve functioning. Upon sprouting, they vitamins and minerals increase manifold. 
what are drumsticks?

 

    1. To make drumstick and potato sabzi recipe | sahjan ki sabji | singhi aloo sabzi | drumstick with potatoes, we need drumsticks. Look for smooth, greenish skin on the pods. While most drumsticks have slight bumps indicating where the seeds are, avoid those which have pronounced bumps and attenuated spaces in between. These have reached an age and a stage where the flavour will be strong and rather bitter, and the seeds, instead of being pleasantly crunchy and tender, will be hard and dry.
    2. Wash and clean the drumstick thoroughly. Chop off the top a bit and partially peel it with knife itself. Chop them into finger length pieces of equal size. Here we need 3/4th cups drumsticks , cut into 1” pieces. Add them in a deep non stick pan. 
benefits of drumsticks

 

      1. Calorie and Carb Count : Being low in calories and carbs, you can enjoy drumsticks, sajjan ki phalli  in the quantity you want. You need not worry about your waist line while including this vegetable in your daily meal. This will prove beneficial to almost everyone right from a healthy individual who aims for a disease-free life to others who have been diagnosed with some illness. 
      2.  Protein : Like broccoli, drumstick is a vegetable which is a fairly good source of protein (4 g per cup of chopped drumstick). Having a wholesome meal with a good amount of protein works towards : See 8 benefits of sajjan ki phalli.
coconut paste for vaal drumstick sabzi

 

    1. In a mixer put 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut.
    2. Add 2 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun).
    3. Add 1 tsp grated jaggery (gur).
    4. Add 2 tbls water.
    5. Grind into a smooth paste.
making vaal drumstick sabzi

 

    1. To make vaal drumstick sabzi recipe | Indian drumstick vegetable with vaal | vaal sajjan ki phalli sabji | healthy lima beans drumstick vegetable | heat 1 tbls oil in a deep non-stick pan.
    2. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai / sarson).
    3. Let the seeds crackle.
    4. Add 1 cup soaked and sprouted vaal (field beans/ butter beans).
    5. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
    6. Add ½ cup of water.
    7. Mix well.
    8. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    9. This is how it looks after cooking.
    10. Add 3/4 cup drumstick (saijan ki phalli / saragavo), cut into 1” pieces.
    11. Add 1 cup of water.
    12. Mix well.
    13. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    14. This is how it looks after cooking for 10 to 12 minutes.
    15. Add the prepared paste.
    16. Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
    17. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
    18. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
    19. Mix well.
    20. Cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
    21. Serve vaal drumstick sabzi | Indian drumstick vegetable with vaal | vaal sajjan ki phalli sabji | healthy lima beans drumstick vegetable | hot.
tips for vaal drumstick sabz

 

    1. Serve vaal drumstick sabzi with rice.
    2. The secret to the super taste of the vaal sajjan ki phalli sabji  is the coconut paste.
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Asari

May 11, 2020, 1:08 a.m.

the combination of the vaal and the drumstick.. is really nice.. as the both the vegetables are perfectly cooked.. with little spicy taste, which is just perfect..

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