FRENCH BEANS STIR FRY..

RECIPE:

French beans                          300 gm
Garlic                                        3 pods
Green chillies                          3
Curry leaves                            a sprig
Grated coconut                        2 tbsp
Hing                                           a pinch
Mustard seeds                        1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds                           1/2 tsp
Urad dal                                   1/2 tsp
Chana dal                                1/2 tsp
Turmeric                                 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Dice beans finely; chop green chillies, curry leaves .
2. Crush garlic and keep aside.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and on heating, add hing, cumin, mustard. 
4. On crackling, put urad, chana dal &crushed garlic (releases the flavour of garlic)
5. Fry to golden and add curry leaves, green chillies.
6. Mix in the diced beans and stir fry on high flame for a few minutes.
7. When all water evaporates, sprinkle with salt & turmeric.
8. Saute on slow flame for 6- 8 mts. till the beans are done.
9. Cook uncovered and if needed a little water can be sprinkled. 
10. Garnish with grated coconut or coconut powder and serve hot.

Note:

Cooking uncovered and adding turmeric helps the beans to retain their colour.

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