Kothavarangai Poriyal

Ingredients:

1 cup Kothavarangai/Cluster Beans (washed and torn into 1 inch long)

1 Onion (Chopped)

3 Green chillies (Slit)

2 strands of Curry leaves

1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

1/4 tsp Urad dhal

Oil for seasoning

salt to taste

For Grinding masala:

2 shallot (sliced)

1/4 tsp cumin seeds

1/8 tsp fenugreek seeds

1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder

3 tbsp freshly grated coconut

Method:

• Bring about 2 cups of water to a boil, add few pinches of salt, turmeric powder and Kothavarangai. Boil till the Kothavarangai is about 3/4 done. Strain and keep aside.
• Grind the ingredients given under masala with a few tbsp of water into a coarse paste.
• Heat oil in a wok, splutter the mustard and urad dhal then add the onion, chillies and curry leaves. Fry for 2 mins.
• Then add the Kothavarangai and salt. Stir fry, cover and cook till it is almost done .
• Then add the grinded masala and stir fry for few more mins to mix everything together. Switch off the stove.
• Serve it hot with rice and thatta payaru kulambu.