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valor papdi nu shaak recipe | valor nu shaak | Gujarati papdi nu shaak | winter special flat beans sabzi |

Tarla Dalal
21 December, 2024


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valor papdi nu shaak recipe | valor nu shaak | Gujarati papdi nu shaak | winter special flat beans sabzi |
valor papdi nu shaak is a homely and tasty winter sabzi, which tastes great with rotis. Learn how to make valor nu shaak.
Fresh and juicy valor papdi is cooked with a traditional tempering of mustard seeds, and flavoured with a mix of taste-givers like garlic paste and green chilli paste to make Gujarati papdi nu shaak.
Coconut adds to the taste of this winter special flat beans sabzi and also gives it a nice mouth-feel. This is one of the most comforting foods for a cold winter’s day!
To make valor papdi nu shaak, combine the coconut, coriander, garlic paste, green chilli paste, sugar and salt in a bowl, mix well and keep aside. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the valor papdi and baking soda, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the coconut-coriander mixture, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot with chapatis.
This Gujarati papdi nu shaak,roti, Kadhi and rice makes a complete Sunday lunch to be enjoyed with the entire family. You can also try other shaak recipes like Batata Chips Nu Shaak and Walor Muthia nu Shaak.
Tips for valor papdi nu shaak. 1. Make sure you chop the valor correctly to cook them evenly.2. When you cover with a lid and cook make sure you do not forge tot stir it occasionally or else it will burn. 3. Do not forge to add lemon juice at the end , it gives a better flavour and also it maintains the green colour.
Enjoy valor papdi nu shaak recipe | valor nu shaak | Gujarati papdi nu shaak | winter special flat beans sabzi | with step by step photos below.
Valor Papdi Nu Shak, Winter Sabzi recipe - How to make Valor Papdi Nu Shak, Winter Sabzi
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
3 servings
Ingredients
For Valor Papdi Nu Shak
2 1/2 cups chopped valor papdi
3 tbsp freshly grated coconut
4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
2 tsp green chilli paste
2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1 1/2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
a pinch of baking soda
1 tsp lemon juice
For Serving With Valor Papdi Nu Shak
Method
For valor papdi nu shak
- To make valor papdi nu shak, combine the coconut, coriander, garlic paste, green chilli paste, sugar and salt in a bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the valor papdi and baking soda, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the coconut-coriander mixture, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add the lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve the valor papdi nu shak hot with chapatis.
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2 1/2 cups chopped valor papdi, 3 tbsp freshly grated coconut, 4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste, 2 tsp green chilli paste, 2 tsp sugar, salt to taste,1 1/2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), a pinch of baking soda and 1 tsp lemon juice. See below image of list of ingredients for valor papdi nu shaak.
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2 1/2 cups chopped valor papdi, 3 tbsp freshly grated coconut, 4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste, 2 tsp green chilli paste, 2 tsp sugar, salt to taste,1 1/2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), a pinch of baking soda and 1 tsp lemon juice. See below image of list of ingredients for valor papdi nu shaak.
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This is valor papdi, this is how it looks after chopping.
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Wash it well in a strainer using water.
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Dry it with a dry cloth. Make sure it is not wet.
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Make sure the valor are totally dry by wipping them well.
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De-string each valor papdi using a knife from both the sides and discard the strings.
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Slit each valor papdi slightly using a knife.
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Separate them with your fingers, this is how it looks.
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Cut each halve into 3 pieces using a knife. Do not remove and discard the seeds.
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This is how valor papdi looks after chopping.
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This is valor papdi, this is how it looks after chopping.
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To make coriander- coconut mixture for valor papdi nu shaak recipe | valor nu shaak | Gujarati papdi nu shaak | winter special flat beans sabzi, take a bowl and add 3 tbsp freshly grated coconut.
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Add 4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). This gives a very nice flavour to this subzi.
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Add 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste. You can also use chopped green garlic if you wish to.
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Add 2 tsp green chilli paste. If you do ont have the paste ready you can also use finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 2 tsp sugar. you can increase the quantity of sugar if you wish to make it a little more sweeter.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well using a spoon. Keep aside.
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To make coriander- coconut mixture for valor papdi nu shaak recipe | valor nu shaak | Gujarati papdi nu shaak | winter special flat beans sabzi, take a bowl and add 3 tbsp freshly grated coconut.
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To make valor papdi nu shaak recipe | valor nu shaak | Gujarati papdi nu shaak | winter special flat beans sabzi, take a broad non-stick pan and add 1 1/2 tbsp oil.
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Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
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Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
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Add 2 1/2 cups chopped valor papdi.
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Add a pinch of baking soda, this added to make the valor cook faster and also to maintain the green colour.
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Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the coriander-coconut mixture.
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Mix it well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
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Add the 1 tsp lemon juice.
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Mix well.
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serve hot with chapatis.
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To make valor papdi nu shaak recipe | valor nu shaak | Gujarati papdi nu shaak | winter special flat beans sabzi, take a broad non-stick pan and add 1 1/2 tbsp oil.
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Make sure you chop the valor correctly to cook them evenly.
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When you cover with a lid and cook make sure you do not forge tot stir it occasionally or else it will burn.
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Do not forge tot add lemon juice at the end , it gives a better flavour and also it maintains the green colour.
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Make sure you chop the valor correctly to cook them evenly.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 132 cal |
Protein | 0.7 g |
Carbohydrates | 5.4 g |
Fiber | 1.7 g |
Fat | 12 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 4.6 mg |
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Anil mehta
March 13, 2025, midnight
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Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Meena
March 13, 2025, midnight
Really tasty _x0001F60B_

Meena Alexander
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tried the recipe Very good _x0001F44D_

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Payal Parikh 86
March 13, 2025, midnight
I love this walor subzi, the taste of valor papdi along with sugar lemon juice and spice taste perfect with kadhi and puris, I often make this on sundays for lunch for my family.

Emelia Dias
March 13, 2025, midnight
I did try it. Its tasty but I would prefer not to put coconut as I have cholesterol problem

renu
March 13, 2025, midnight
yess very easy and tasty recipes.... thank you ma''am.

Sonal Modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
I simply loved this recipe. It''s attractive green colour, fresh coconut and other ingredients added, just make it a perfect subzi.

Kamini Daftary
March 13, 2025, midnight

Parul Chauhan
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried the papdi with vegan without sugar & coconut. It was really delicious. Lime juice add good punch.

Foodie #679283
March 13, 2025, midnight
Just too good. So delicious, quick, easy. Everyone liked it. Will make it again.