Beans Upkari

This is a very simple preparation and it is served at every wedding. I'd infact gotten so tired of eating this at weddings that I told Amma, "If this is served at my wedding, I'll order a pizza!" Somehow that story spread within my family and folks took it to mean that I didn't like this vegetable.

I make this in a pressure pan and so this is ready in no time. A perfect hit with sambar and dali saar alike.

1/4 kg Beans, strung and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 tsp Oil

1/4 tsp Urad Dal

1/4 tsp Chana Dal

1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds

2 Red Chillies

1/4 tsp Asafoetida

1 tbsp Coconut, scraped

7-8 Curry Leaves

Salt to taste

Heat oil in a pressure pan. Add the urad and chana dals, mustard seeds and asafoetida. When the mustard splutters, add the curry leaves and the red chillies. Fry for a minute. Add the chopped beans and the salt along with a little water. Cover and cook for one whistle.

When done, open and cook without the lid to let the excess water evaporate. Add the coconut and mix well. Serve as a side dish with rice and Dali Saar or Sambar.

This also goes to dear Asha as yet another entry for the RCI Karnataka event.