{"product_id":"beans-flat","title":"Beans Flat Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlat beans (valor papdi \/ hyacinth beans) are broad, flat pods that show up in Gujarati kitchens all winter long — cooked as a simple sabzi with garlic and green chili, stirred into undhiyu, or added to Maharashtrian usal. If your family is from Gujarat, you already know these. If not, try them — they have a meaty, satisfying bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGujarati Winter Staple\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh flat beans (valor papdi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad, meaty pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor sabzi, undhiyu, usal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGujarati and Maharashtrian essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eString the edges, break into pieces, and cook in a simple tadka with garlic, cumin and green chili. Also excellent in mixed vegetable preparations like undhiyu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to string them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — snap off each end and pull the string along the edge before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these the same as lima beans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — different species. Flat beans (Lablab purpureus) have a firmer texture and distinct flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I eat them raw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — always cook flat beans thoroughly before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce — seasonal availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49014317187299,"sku":null,"price":7.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/Papadi.jpg?v=1781244360","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/beans-flat","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}