Long bean poriyal

Ingredients:

long beans- 1/2lb & cut in to small pieces
potato- 1 large size peeled & cut in to small pieces (optional)
2 tblsp channa dal
2 tblsp urad dal
1 tblsp whole coriander seeds
3-4 dry red chillies
2tblsp grated coconut
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp tarmarind pulp
vegetable oil- 1tblsp

for seasoning
1 medium size onion- chopped 
turmeric powder- 1tsp
salt- as per the taste
coconut oil/ veg oil - 1tblsp
curry leaves- a few
uraddal- 1tbslp
dry red chillies- 2 nos broken
cumin/ mustard seeds- 1tsp

Method:

 Heat a a  kadhai,  add  cut potatoes &  green beans, add 2tblsp of water and a pinch of salt. then boil it  in low flame for 5-7 mins till they becomes tender. Once the veggies are cooked transfer them into a bowl and set aside.

 Heat a pan. Add 1 tbsp of oil.  When the oil is hot add channa dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, red chilies & garlic. Fry till they becomes light brown in color. cool for some time &  then  put them into a blender.


Add grated coconut & tamarind  pulp. grind them in to a coarse paste (not too smooth) adding a little water.


  
 Heat a pan. Add 1tblsp of oil. Add urad daal, dry red chilles , mustard cumin seeds.When the mustard seeds start crackling , add the curry leaves & chopped onion. saute till they become translucent. Add turmeric powder, mix well  & then add the blended Masala Paste.


Stir it on a low flame until it gets nice and dry. Finally put the veggies the pan , adjust salt and mix all together. 




Now your long bean poriyal is ready to serve...

serve hot with steamed rice/ sambar or u can serve with paratha/chapati as a side dish.