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

• 1tsp 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

• Split the beans lengthwise with a knife

• Cut into 1inch pieces ( discard the ends of the beans)

• Heat oil in a pan

• Add mustard seeds 

• Add Hing, coconut slices and curry leaves

• Keep stirring and fry until coconut slices turn slightly light  brown in color 

• Add chopped onion. Sauté for 3-4 mins

• Add green chilies and salt 

• Fry until everything in pan turns brownish in color 

• Now add chili powder, turmeric and sauté for 1-2 mins 

• Add beans and continue to sauté for 3-4 mins

• Now cover and cook for 8-10 mins. Do not add any water on med-low

• Stir occasionally

• Now open the lid and fry vegetable until it dries up completely( 3-4 mins)

• Check the seasoning and garnish with few curry leaves 

• Mix and it’s ready 

• Your delicious healthy beans stir fry is ready

• Enjoy with Kerala rice or chapatis