VAL BEANS FRY..

RECIPE:

INGR:

Val Beans                         300 gms
Red chilli                           1
Garlic pods                       2
Curry leaves                    1 sprig
Coriander leaves             1 sprig
Mustard                             1/2 tsp
Urad dal                             1/2 tsp
Channa dal                        1/2 tsp
Cumin                                 1/2 tsp
**Roasted gram powder    2 tsp 
Dessicated coconut           2 tsp
(freshly grated coconut  
can also be used)
Turmeric                              1/4 tsp
Salt to taste

Method :

1. Wash, devein and cut the beans into desirable size.
2. Crush the garlic and quarter the whole red chilli.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and put mustard, cumin.
4. On crackling, add urad dal, channa dal, stir to golden.
5. Add curry leaves, crushed garlic and red chilli.
6. Now put the cut beans and stir fry on high flame for 2 mts.
7. Reduce the flame, sprinkle turmeric and salt, mix well.
8. Saute the beans for around 8-10 mts without covering.
9. When done sprinkle with roasted gram powder and coconut.
10. Stir well to coat all over.
11. Remove, sprinkle with coriander and serve hot at mealtime.

Note: To keep the colour of any vegetable or greens intact to the extent possible;

1. Add turmeric to the dish while cooking.
2. Saute uncovered on reduced flame.

** Roasted gram powder:

Roasted gram                   100 gm
Red whole chillies            4
Cumin                                1 tsp
Garlic with skin                 4 pods

1. Grind all together coarsely and store in an airtight container.
2. Sprinkle this powder for any vegetable or greens fry.
3. This gives a good taste, also keeps the dish crisp by soaking all moisture.