Valache Bhirde - Version 1

Ingredients and Method:

3 cups vaal
1 small onion
1/4 tsp of mustard seeds
Dash of hing
2 cloves of garlic
1/8 cup of shredded coconut
Handful of coriander leaves
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp kashmiri chilli  powder for color
1/8 tsp tamarind
1/4 tsp shredded jaggery

1. Heat oil. Add mustard seeds and when they sputter, add hing. Add the chopped onions followed by garlic and sautee till translucent
2. Add the shredded coconut and coriander leaves. Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder and kashmiri red chilli powder and keep mixing.
3. Add the vaal along with 3/4 cup water. Add salt and mix. Add tamarind and jaggery and stir.  Cover and cook for 20 minutes checking intermittently to make sure it still has water. Quantity of water depends on your choice.