FLAT BEANS OR VAL PAPDICHI BHAJI

Ingredients :

Flat beans – 2 cups

Salt to taste

Finely chopped shallots of small onions – 6

Finely chopped green chillies – 4

Fresh grated coconut – for garnishing

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

Oil – 2 tsps

Finely chopped garlic (optional) – 1

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Method :

1)     Destring the flat beans and cut it horizontally into 3

2)     Microwave the beans till it is cooked

3)     In a pan take oil splutter rai and add turmeric powder

4)     Add onions, green chillies and garlic if adding and sauté till it becomes transculent

5)     Add the cooked beans, salt and cover and cook till well mixed

6)     Garnish with grated coconut