Hyacinth Bean Dry Vegetable

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• A large bunch vaal ni bhaji (field bean greens)
• Two medium-sized red onions
• 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic cloves
• 2-3 pieces whole dried red chilies
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
• A small pinch asafoetida (hing)
• 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1 tablespoon coriander-cumin powder (dhania-jeera powder)
• 1 tablespoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon green chili paste
• Salt to taste
• A generous handful fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)

1. 1Carefully clean the Vaal ni Bhaji (field bean greens) by soaking them in water and using a brush-like tool to remove dirt.
2. 2Trim the roots from the greens, then finely chop them on a wooden board.
3. 3Peel and finely slice the red onions on the same wooden board.
4. 4Heat cooking oil in a black cast iron kadai (wok) placed on a gas stove.
5. 5Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and allow them to sizzle, then add whole dried red chilies, mustard seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida.
6. 6Add finely chopped garlic to the tempering and sauté until fragrant.
7. 7Add the finely sliced onions to the kadai and cook until they become soft and translucent.
8. 8Add turmeric powder, coriander-cumin powder, and red chili powder to the softened onions, stirring well to combine the spices and cook them briefly.
9. 9Incorporate a spoonful of green chili paste into the spice and onion mixture and mix thoroughly.
10. 10Add the finely chopped Vaal ni Bhaji to the kadai and stir continuously to mix with the aromatic spice base.
11. 11Cover the kadai with a glass lid and allow the greens to cook on a low flame, allowing them to wilt and tenderize.
12. 12After initial cooking, remove the lid, sprinkle salt over the greens, and stir again to distribute the salt.
13. 13Cover the kadai once more and allow the sabji to cook further on low heat until the greens are fully tender and well-combined with the spices.
14. 14Once cooked, add a generous amount of fresh chopped cilantro to the sabji and gently mix in.

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