Surti Val Papdi Bhaji

My Mom used to make Val Papdi Bhaji in a simple way with few ingredients. This is the first time I gave it a try here in my US kitchen. This stir fry does require little more oil, as no water is added for cooking. Dal Rice tastes great with this sauteed Papdi. 
I tried this Bhaji once with frozen Surti Papdi and I was not happy with the result. I prefer fresh Papdi for this recipe, which I can only find in the local Indian store. I am not sure if Val Papdi is called as Navy Bean or Fava Bean in English.

Ingredients:
Val Papdi/Surti Papdi - about 5 cups
Onion - 1 medium
Garlic - 4 cloves

Black Pepper Powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala or any spice mix - 1/4 tsp
Spanish Paprika/Kashmiri Lal Mirch - 1/4 tsp

Cayenne Pepper/Red Chilli Powder - 1/4 tsp

Salt

Oil

How to prepare Val Papdichi Bhaji:

• Remove the strings of val papdi from the sides. Open it and cut it into medium sized pieces. Finely chop onions. 
• Heat a pan and add about 2 tbsp oil. Add crushed garlic and saute for a minute. Add onions, little salt, black pepper powder and saute till onions turn soft.
• Now add val papdi. Saute to mix all the ingredients well. Cook it covered for about 5 minutes at low flame. Keep checking to avoid burning.
• When val papdi gets about half cooked, add garam masala, Spanish paprika, cayenne pepper and little salt. Cook it covered till val papdi is completely cooked and water evaporates.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve Val Papdichi Bhaji with chapati and/or rice. You can add grated coconut or roasted peanut powder to this veggie as well.