Beans Tomato Curry

Ingredients

• Fresh beans - 1/2 kg - Tear each into pieces of one inch long
• Onions - 2 medium size - Finely chopped
• Green chillies - 3
• Tomatoes - 2 Medium size - Finely chopped
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Grated jaggery - 1 tbsp
• Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
• Grated coconut - 2 tsps
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

For tempering/seasoning

• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Dry red chillies - 2
• Few curry leaves
• Oil - 2 tbsp

Method

• Boil beans in salted water and strain it.
• Heat oil in a pan, once hot, add the mustard seeds and let them pop, then add cumin seeds, red chillies and curry leaves and fry for few seconds.
• Add the slit green chilli and onions and saute till soft.
• Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and tomatoes and saute them for a minute. Then cover and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
• Now add the boiled beans, jaggery and salt and cook for another 2-3 mts. Add a small cup of water and let it cook covered on medium heat for another 5-6 mts till the beans are cooked and soft.
• Adjust salt, add garam masala pwd, mix and turn off heat.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with rice or chapatis.