Saragva Nu Lot Valu Shaak - Gujarati Besan Drumstick Sabzi

Name: Saragva Nu Lot Valu Shaak - Gujarati Besan Drumstick Sabzi
Prep time: 40 min
Cuisine: Gujarati Recipes
Ingredients: 2 Drumstick; cut into 3 inch pieces and steamed; 1/2 cup Gram flour (besan); 1/2 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt); 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing); 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi); 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder; 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu); 1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1/2 teaspoon Sesame seeds (Til seeds); 3 Curry leaves; 1 tablespoon Oil; Salt; to taste

By Admin

Prep Time Total in 40 M

Course Lunch

Cuisine Gujarati Recipes

Diet Vegetarian

Saragva Nu Lot Valu Shaak is a delicious Gujarati preparation of steamed drumsticks that are dipped in a savoury gram flour curry. Drumsticks have always found their places in most regional cuisines of India. Each Gujarati family has their own variation to make dishes that include the drumstick and this one, in particular, is an all-time favourite of our family. The secret to cooking delicious Saragva (Shing) Nu Lot Valu Shaak is fresh drumsticks that are tender when bought and remain succulent even after cooking.

Ingredients

2 Drumstick
cut into 3 inch pieces and steamed
1/2 cup Gram flour (besan)
1/2 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
1/2 teaspoon Sesame seeds (Til seeds)
3 Curry leaves
1 tablespoon Oil
Salt
to taste

Instructions

Step 1

To begin making the Saragva Nu Lot Valu Shaak, first steam the drumsticks

Step 2

Click here to see how to steam vegetables

Step 3

Keep steamed drumsticks in a bowl and set aside until required

Step 4

In a small bowl combine the gram flour, yogurt, turmeric, asafoetida, red chili powder and salt

Step 5

Stir in 1½ cups of water and whisk until the thick batter is formed with no lumps remaining

Step 6

Heat the saucepan over medium heat

Step 7

Pour the gram flour mixture into the pan

Step 8

Bring the liquid to boil stirring continuously

Step 9

Once it comes to boil, turn the heat to medium and simmer until it thickens, while continuously stirring

Step 10

Cook for about 10 minutes or until a shine is developed over the curry which indicates that the dish is ready

Step 11

Finally, add the steamed drumsticks to the gram flour mixture

Step 12

Stir until well combined and simmer on low heat for few minutes

Step 13

Turn off heat

Step 14

For seasoning, heat oil in a pan over medium heat

Step 15

Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves and allow them to crackle

Step 16

Turn off the heat

Step 17

Pour the seasoning over the Saragva Nu Lot Valu Shaak

Step 18

Transfer the Saragva Nu Lot Valu Shaak to the serving bowl and serve hot

Step 19

Serve the Saragva Nu Lot Valu Shaak along with Phulka and Sev Tamatar Sabzi for a weekday lunch or dinner