KERALA STYLE BEANS MEZHUKKUPURATTI

Kerala Style Beans Mezhukkupuratti.

Delicious Stir Fried French Beans with coconut chips and curry leaves.

INGREDIENTS

• 200-250 gms long beans or french beans
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4-5 green chilies
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Pinch of Hing (asafoetida)
• 1-2 tbsp fresh coconut bite-sized pieces
• Few curry leaves
• 1-2 tbsp coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Split the beans lengthwise with a knife.
2. Cut into 1-inch pieces (discard the ends of the beans).
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Add mustard seeds.
5. Add Hing, coconut slices and curry leaves.
6. Keep stirring and fry until coconut slices turn slightly light brown in color.
7. Add chopped onion. Sauté for 3-4 mins.
8. Add green chilies and salt.
9. Fry until everything in pan turns brownish in color.
10. Now add chili powder, turmeric and sauté for 1-2 mins.
11. Add beans and continue to sauté for 3-4 mins.
12. Now cover and cook for 8-10 mins. Do not add any water on medium-low flame.
13. Stir occasionally.
14. Now open the lid and fry vegetable until it dries up completely (3-4 mins).
15. Check the seasoning and garnish with few curry leaves.
16. Mix and it’s ready.
17. Your delicious healthy beans stir fry is ready.
18. Enjoy with Kerala rice or chapatis.