Long beans (Karamani) Poriyal

Ingredients

Karamani : 1/4 kg, chopped very fine

Grated coconut : 1 handful

Red chillies : 4

Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp

Urad dal : 1/4 tsp

Asafoetida (Hing/Perungayam) : a pinch

Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp

Coconut oil : 2 tsp

Vegetable oil : 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds, urad dal and red chillies.
2. Add turmeric powder and asafoetida and stir once.
3. Add karamani and toss a couple of times, add salt and water just enough to cover and beans and cook under cover till all the water is absorbed.
4. Stir well and add coconut oil and grated coconut and mix well. Done!

Note : If you do not like the taste of coconut oil u can avoid it.