BEANS PORIYAL

INGREDIENTS French beans , 1/2 centimeter pieces 250 grams Salt to taste Oil 4-5 tablespoons Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal) 1 teaspoon Asafoetida a pinch Whole dry red chillies, broken 2 Curry leaves 8-10 Coconut, scraped 1/4 cup

METHOD Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal and sauté till dal turns light brown.Add asafoetida, broken red chillies and sauté for half a minute. Add beans, curry leaves and salt. Mix well. Add coconut and mix. Cover and cook on medium heat for five minutes. Serve hot as a side dish.