Fresh Valor Beans (Surti Papdi)Fresh Valor Beans, also called surti papdi, hyacinth beans, avarekalu and mochai, have flat pods and a mild, creamy flavour when cooked. They are used in Gujarati and South Indian dishes. Find them in our Everyday Vegetables collection or explore all fresh produce in Fresh Foods.Why Choose Fresh Valor Beans?The beans take on spices well and bring a creamy texture to curries and stir-fries. Use tender young pods whole where suitable, or shell mature pods and cook the beans.Serving SuggestionsCook in Papdi Lilva Sabzi with sesame, green chilli, ginger and jaggery, or add to Gujarati Undhiyu. Try shelled beans in Mochai Kuzhambu, Avarekalu Saaru or a coconut-spiced stir-fry.Product Details Product: Fresh valor beans (pappdi) Also known as: Surti papdi, hyacinth beans, avarekalu, mochai Form: Fresh flat pods with beans Flavour and texture: Mild, creamy when cooked Preparation: Rinse; shell mature pods or prepare tender pods as your recipe requires; cook thoroughly before eating Storage: Refrigerate in a perforated bag and use while fresh Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need to shell valor beans?Shell mature pods for the beans inside; some tender young pods can be cooked whole. Cook thoroughly before serving.Where are they used?They feature in Gujarati undhiyu and papdi sabzi, as well as South Indian curries.
