Valor Dhokli with sprouts moong curry (Gujarati Shaak)

Ingredients:

100 gm chopped valor (flat beans) both ends removed, strings removed

¼ cup moong sprouts

½ tsp mustard seeds

¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)

¼ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp chili powder

2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves for garnishing

For Dhoklis

½ cup whole wheat thick flour

2 tsp besan

½ tsp red chili powder

 ¼ tsp turmeric powder

Pinch of asafoetida

Pinch ajwain (carom seeds)

1 tsp oil

Salt to taste

Method:

For the dhoklis

Mix whole wheat flour, besan, red chili powder, turmeric powder, asafetida, ajwain, oil and salt in a bowl and add water to knead dough and keep aside for 10 minutes. Dough should not be very soft, so be careful to add water. Make small balls and press with your thumb to make small dholki and Keep aside.

For the tempering

Heat the oil in a kadhai add mustard seeds and asafoetida sauté for a few seconds. Add turmeric powder, valor, red chili powder, 1 cup water and salt cook on a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add dhoklis and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, while stirring occasionally, add more water if necessary. Add moong sprouts and cook for another 2 minutes. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

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