Papdi nu shaak
A traditional Gujarati shaak made with papdi beans
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4

Ingredients
- 1 cup cilantro ((finely chopped))
- 4 cloves garlic ((finely chopped))
- 2 green chilies ((finely chopped))
- 2 cups papdi, chopped
- 1 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp ajmo (carom seeds)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp hing (asafetida)
- salt (to taste)
- 1 squeeze lemon juice
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the finely chopped cilantro, garlic and green chilies to make the masala
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Test the oil by adding a few mustard. If they sizzle and pop, the oil is hot enough. Now add the mustard seeds, ajmo (carom seeds), turmeric, and asafetida to the oil. Toast for 10 to 15 seconds.
Add the papdi and salt to the pan. Mix well. Cover and cook for about 7-8 minutes until the beans have softened.
Add the masala from the first step. Cook 3-4 minutes.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice and serve with a flatbread such as paratha, naan, or roti.
Nutrition
- Calories: 78
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 2
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1
- Cholesterol: 10
- Sodium: 80
- Potassium: 137
- Fiber: 3
- Sugar: 4
- Vitamin A: 803
- Vitamin C: 34
- Calcium: 31
- Iron: 1