French Beans Sundal

Ingredients

• 300 g French beans, trimmed and chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 8–10 curry leaves
• 1 dried red chilli, broken
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Preparation

1. Blanch chopped beans in salted water 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp; drain well.
2. Heat oil; splutter mustard, urad dal, chilli, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
3. Add drained beans and salt; toss 2–3 minutes on medium heat.
4. Stir in grated coconut until warmed through.
5. Finish with lemon juice; mix and switch off heat.
6. Serve warm as a moderate portion side or snack.