Avarakkai kootu/Broad beans kootu

Ingredients:

Avarakkai          -300 g
onion                  -1/2 finely chopped
tomato                -1/2 finely chopped
chanadhal          -1/4 cup
salt                     -to taste
chili powder       -1 tsp
sambar powder   -1/4  tsp
turmeric              -pinch
mustard seeds     -1/4 tsp
urad dhal             -1/4 tsp
cumin seeds        -1/4 tsp
curry leaves         -few
shredded coconut- 3 tbsp
oil                        – 2 tsp

Method:

• In a pressure cooker cook chana dhal with 1 cup of water for a whistle.

• Once pressure goes off add the chopped avaraikkai , salt, chili powder, turmeric and a cup of water.

• Pressure cook for one more whistle.

• In a pan heat oil ad temper with mustard seeds, urad dhal, cumin seeds and curry leaves.

• Add onion and fry until transparent.

• Follow it with tomatoes and sambar powder.

• After 2 -3 minutes add the pressure cooked avaraikkai .

• Cook for another 3-5 minutes until well blend and add the shredded coconut..

• Serve as a side with Rice.

Serves  4