Avarakai Paruppu Curry

Ingredients

• • Flat bean - ¼ kg
• • Moong dal - 2 tablespoons
• • Red chilly - 4 pieces
• • Turmeric powder - ½ teaspoon
• • Salt - ½ teaspoon
• • Coconut (grated, fresh) - 2 tablespoons
• • Oil (for frying) - as required

Method

• 1. Soak Moong dal in water for 1 hour.
• 2. Grind it along with red chilly, turmeric powder and salt to coarse paste.
• 3. Put the coarse paste in idli mould and steam for 5 minutes till it becomes firm.
• 4. Grind the lentils in a mixie and keep aside.
• 5. Cut flat beans into small pieces and cook till soft. Drain excess water.
• 6. Heat oil in a deep curved pan, add mustard and fry cooked beans for 1 or 2 minutes.
• 7. Then add the steamed lentils with more oil, and fry in reduced flame till dry, stirring in between.
• 8. Add grated coconut and serve.