Spicy Green Beans

Ingredients:
Green beans, cut into 5" pieces or less - 1/2 kg
Ginger, chopped coarse - 1" piece
Green chili, chopped - 1
Curry leaves - 5-10
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Udad dal (split black gram) - 1/2 tsp
Hing (asafoetida) - 1/4 tsp (optional)
Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Coconut, dessicated - 1/2 to 1 cup

Time: 10-20 min
Servings: 2-3

Method:
Heat the oil and sputter the mustard seeds and udad dal. Add the curry leaves, ginger and green chili and fry for a minute or two. Add the beans and stir to coat well. After a few minutes, add 1/2 cup of water and cook covered on a medium flame until the beans are cooked and the water is almost gone (add more water if necessary). Add salt and coconut and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan