Long Beans Stir Fry or Payar Mezhukkupuratti
 
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Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
  • Long beans, cut into 1 inch- 4 cups
  • Coconut oil- 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Whole dried red chilies, halved- 2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Shallots or small onions, chopped- 6
  • Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
  • Chili powder- 1 tsp
  • Salt- 1½ tsp
Instructions
  1. Cut the long beans to 1 inch long.
  2. Heat a wok or frying pan, add oil, let turn hot.
  3. Add mustard seeds, let splutter.
  4. Add whole dried red chilies and curry leaves, saute for a few seconds.
  5. Add chopped shallots, ½ tsp salt stir fry till light golden in color.
  6. Add cut long beans, combine well.
  7. Sprinkle 1 tsp salt over the beans, combine well.
  8. Add ½ cup water and cook covered till the beans turn soft.
  9. Add turmeric powder and chili powder, stir fry for a minute.
  10. If the mixture is getting too dry sprinkle some water and stir fry till light golden spots form on the beans.
  11. Take the pan off the heat and enjoy it as a side dish with rice or chapati.
Notes
Adding coconut oil enhances the taste of this stir fry.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/long-beans-stir-fry-or-payar-mezhukkupuratti/