Wow Village Life Recipe: Papad Jhol & Beans Fry Recipe with Rice || Nepali Cooking Style

papad

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla

💰Cheaper: crispy rice crackers

Baked tortillas provide a healthier crunch.

mixed beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and often less expensive.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

coriander leaves

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley can add freshness at a lower cost.

Roast papad over an open flame until puffed and crispy.

Soak mixed beans in water for several hours or overnight.

Boil soaked beans in fresh water until tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and curry leaves; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped onion; cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced ginger and garlic; sauté for another minute.

Mix in chopped tomato, green chili, turmeric powder, and salt; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Add the boiled beans to the mixture; stir well to combine.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Finish with lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves; mix well.

Serve the beans fry alongside crispy papad.

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