LONG BEANS CURRY ( Kugan )

LONG BEANS CURRY

Ingredients:

2 tsp oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
2 big onions chopped
Salt to taste


500 grms long beans cut into 1 inch in length

Grind To Paste:
3 tbs grated coconut
1 tsp aniseeds
1 tsp chillie powder
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp garam masala powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder

Method:

Heat oil in a wok, add in the mustard seeds, curry leaves and onions.
Saute well till the onions are translucent.
Add in the long beans and srir fry till the beans are cooked, about 10 minutes.
(It is best to buy long beans that are of soft veraities )

Add in the ground paste, salt and 1 cup of water.
Mix well, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
Remove the cover and cook for another 5 minutes till the raw smell goes.
Taste for salt and remove. The gravy should be semi thick.