Vaal Ni Dal ( Gujarati Recipe)

by Tarla Dalal

Vaal ni dal is an interesting and unique preparation of field beans. The raisins contrast and complement the choice of spices used in this recipe. When served with rice and a good choice of sweet, vaal ni dal qualifies as festive fare!

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वाल नी दाल - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Vaal Ni Dal ( Gujarati Recipe) in Hindi)

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Vaal ni dal is an interesting and unique preparation of field beans, that is prepared often in guajarati households. The raisins contrast and complement the choice of spices used in this recipe. When served with rice and a good choice of sweet, vaal ni dal qualifies as festive fare!

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

3 cups sprouted vaal (field beans/ butter beans)
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
5 small round red chillies (boriya mirch)
1 tbsp raisins (kismis)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp sugar

Method

Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the carom seeds, asafoetida and red chillies.
When the seeds crackle, add the sprouted vaal, raisins and salt and sauté on a on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the sugar and 2 cups of water. Mix well.
Cover and cook on a medium flame for 15 minutes, or till the dal is soft, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.