Beans Sukken-Beans Stir Fry

"Sukken" in konkani means a vegetable curry  prepared with grated coconut as its base.The grated coconut is either used just like that along with some spices or it is ground into a smooth paste along with these spices. While the latter gives a gravy for the curry ,the former one (the one that i'm going to post below) is more like a side dish.

Today i was absolutely confused as  to what i should make for lunch.When i  found some nice french beans in the refrigerator ,the menu was fixed.This curry finds a place very often in my menu when my in-laws visit us since my father in law loves french beans .The curry tasted really good .Here is the recipe for you:-)


Ingredients:-

French beans-250gms
Fresh grated coconut -4-5 tbsp*
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urad dal-1 tsp
Curry leaves-1 sprig
Coarse red chilli powder-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Asaefotida powder-a fat pinch
Coconut oil-1tbsp
Salt


Method:-

Mix together grated coconut,coarse red chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida powder and keep aside.

 In a kadai put coconut oil and add mustard seeds.When they splutter add urad dal and give it a quick stir.

When the urad dal turns into golden brown colour add curry leaves and stir well.

Then add the chopped beans and coconut spice mix and stir well.Sprinkle a few drops of water and close the kadai.Cook in a medium flame.

 You may add some coconut oil as a garnish after the curry is done.This curry goes well with rice.