Friday, May 27, 2011

Beans - Coconut Curry


Ingredients:
  • Beans - 1/4 kg - Washed and chopped
  • Oil - 2 to 3 Tea spoons
  • Mustard - 1/4 Tea spoon
  • Urud Dal - 1/4 Tea spoon
  • Channa Dal - 1/4 Tea spoon
  • Jeera Seeds - 1/4 Tea spoon
  • Dry chillies - 2 to 3
  • Onions - 1 - Medium - Finely chopped
  • Curry Leaves - 1 stem
  • Grounded Coconut - Quantity as desired - Minimum of 1/2 cup
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Tea spoon
  • Dhaniya Powder - 3 pinches
  • Salt - As required
Procedure:
  • Heat oil in a pan, add channa dal, mustard seeds, urud dal, jeera seeds and wait till the mustard pops down.
  • Later on add dry chillies, finely chopped onions, curry leaves and saute them, till the onion pieces turn transparent.
  • Later on add chopped beans, turmeric powder, dhaniya powder, salt and stir them for a while.
  • Add required water to the mixture, close the lid and allow the content to boil.
  • Once the pieces turn soft, add grated coconut and stir the entire mixture for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Finally add salt if required and switch off the stove.
  • Serves as a healthy side dish for chapathi, sambar and it can be taken along with plain steamed rice as well.

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