Dry Beans Curry

Beans Curry
Beans Palya as we call it, it is a very common side dish especially during weddings in Karnataka.
Have you ever eaten raw,tender beans? They taste awesome.
For preparing Beans curry, purchase fresh and tender beans.

How to prepare beans curry?
Ingredients:
1. Green beans/string beans(cut) - 2 cups
2. Chana dal - 2 tsp
3. Green chilly - 3
4. Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
5. Lemon juice - 1 tsp
6. Asafoetida - a pinch
7. Curry leaves - 5
8. Mustard - 1/2 tsp
9. Cumin - 1/2 tsp
10. Oil - 2 tsp
11. Salt as per taste
12. Coriander

Preparation:
1. Cut the beans .
2. Boil the beans with water until tender or microwave for 6 mins.
3. After the beans are tender drain the water and keep the beans aside.
4. In a container heat the oil, Add mustard and cumin.
5. After mustard start spluttering add curry leaves,chana dal and fry.
6. Add cut green chilly and fry.
7. Add Asafoetida,turmeric and mix.
8. Add lemon juice and the boiled beans. Add Salt and mix well.
9. Cook for 5 mins. Keep the container covered.Stir occasionally.
10. Add Coriander and/or fresh grated coconut for garnishing.

This dish tastes yummy with rice or chapati. It can also be had JLT.