ACHINGA PAYAR MEZHUKKUPURATTI | LONG BEANS STIR FRY

Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti


Easy Kerala style long beans stir fry.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 - 30 minutes
Serves: 3 to 4 people
Ingredients:

1. Achinga payar/Long beans,cut into 1.5" long pieces- 2 cups( see notes)
2. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
3. Green chilies,cut vertically-1 or 2 nos( or to taste)
4. Onion,sliced- 3/4 to 1 cup(see notes)
5. Garlic,finely chopped-2 cloves
6. Curry leaves- few
7. Coconut pieces-1 or 2 tbsp
8. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
9. Red chili powder-1/2 to 3/4 tsp(or to taste)
10. Curry leaves-few
11. Salt-to taste
12. Oil- as required
13. Water- as required

Instructions:

Cook achinga payar/long beans,along with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder,green chilies ,salt to taste and just enough water for about 8 to 10 minutes.Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan.Add onion,garlic ,curry leaves and coconut pieces.Saute until onion turns golden.

Reduce flame to low,add  turmeric powder and red chili powder.Saute for about a minute.

Add cooked achinga payar/long beans and stir well.Add more salt,if required.Saute for few minutes over medium flame.

Serve with rice.

Notes:

• For mature beans,slit them open and use only the seeds.
• Adjust the quantity of onion according to your taste.You can also use shallots instead of onion ,for a better flavor.