Cluster Bean Stir Fry
Cluster beans is called as kothavarangai in Tamil. It is diabetic friendly vegetable and is rich source of protien as well as fiber
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 10minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 25minutes |
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Ingredients
- ¼ kg Cluster Beans / Kothavarngai
- 1 medium onionchopped
- ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon urad dal
- A sprig of curry leaves
- A pinch of Asafoetida / Perungayam
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 2 tablespoon Coconutgrated/ shredded
- Saltas per the taste
Instructions
- Wash the cluster beans or Kothavarngai 2-3 times in clean water.
- Use a sharp knife and slice each of these cluster beans to small pieces.
- Now, heat some oil in a deep frying pan or Kadai and add the mustard seeds.
- Once the seeds splutter, add the curry leaves and asafoetida and stir fry it for few minutes.
- Add the chopped onion pieces and some salt, stir fry it to a light golden brown texture.
- Now, add the sliced Cluster beans, turmeric powder and chilli powder.
- Also, pour in some water and close the lid of the pan.
- This would help to cook the ingredients.
- Once the beans attain some tenderness, add the shredded coconut pieces and mix it well. Cook it for few minutes.
- When it is ready, switch off the flame and transfer it to a bowl.
- Serve it a side dish for rice, curd rice, Sambar sadam etc
