Comments on: Fresh Field Beans (Vaal) in a Peanut and Yogurt Sauce

By: oak dining tables

oak dining tables — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:54:26 +0000

These beans looked so delicious. I have been craving for some beans for weeks now. I miss this childhood favorite of mine.

By: Poonam

Poonam — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:23:48 +0000

I wonder how i have never used this wonderful vaal in cooking, gotta try out!

By: Kathy Gori

Kathy Gori — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:21:35 +0000

I have GOT to try this…can't wait to locate these beans. The hunt begins. Congratulations on your graduation!!

By: A Little Yumminess

A Little Yumminess — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:16:35 +0000

I am going to have to impress my in-laws with some of your dishes!

By: Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets

Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:48:57 +0000

Never had these types of legumes before, Sanjana. They look yummy, though. Thanks for introducing me to so many foods through your blog!

By: Sanjana

Sanjana — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:48:12 +0000

Thanks everyone!

Magdalena- The field bean (vaal) is different to the fava bean. They are indeed part of the same family (Vicia faba), although they are a different variety. The shape and texture is quite different. If you can't source field beans then I'm sure you could try it with similar types: e.g. broad beans, fava beans, bell beans or tic beans. Hope that helps!

By: Magdalena

Magdalena — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:26:23 +0000

Congratulations :)
As regards beans, do you mean fava beans? I am not quite sure what the field bean is, I googled and it seems that it is a fava bean, but maybe I am wrong.
The recipe seems refreshing and tasty; I like all beans in general, but especially those which one can but fresh in summertime.
Kind regards!

By: Tania

Tania — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:57:22 +0000

Beans are so good! I love this combination, your dish looks very tasty!

By: simply.food

simply.food — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:29:20 +0000

Congrats on your graduation.Well done.This is alovely way to cook field beans.Very innovative yoghurt nad peanut gravy.

By: RV

RV — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:11:10 +0000

Congratulations Sanjana!!! Hope you had a bash… This dish looks very comforting and delicious