French Beans Poriyal

Preparation Time: 20 mins

Serves: 4 People

Ingredients:

French Beans  - 500 Grams

Oil - 4 tbsp

Curry Leaves - 2Garlic - 3 pieces(Mashed)

Cumin and Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp each

Tomatoes - 1 Big size(finely chopped)

Onion  - 1 ( finely chopped)

Turmeric Powder - pinch

Asfoetida (Inguva)- pinch

Shredded Coconut/Dry coconut powder  - 4 tbsp

Dry Chilli - 2/3 pieces

Coriander Leaves - as required

Salt - as required

Chilli powder - as required

Directions:

1.  Cut the french beans into 1 inch pieces and boil them in microwave for one minute.

2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin, mustard , turmeric powder, Asfoetida(Inguva) and fry them. Put the stove in medium level.

3. Add curry leaves, mashed garlic,  red chilli and fry them for 2 minutes until the raw garlic smell is gone.

4. Now Add the cut onion and the stir well and fry until the onions is cooked well  for 2-3 minutes.

5.  Add salt, Chilli powder to this and then add  cut french beans and fry them for 5 minutes and then close the lid( put flame on medium)

6. Now, remove the lid and when you see the Beans are cooked, add Shredded coconut/ Dry coconut powder and the cut tomato and mix well.

7. When the tomatoes are cooked well, add chopped coriander.

8.  Optional :  add 2 tablespoons of milk to this to add extra flavor.

9. Turn the stove off and the receipe is ready.

Note : Best goes with Rice