Nutritious Veggi Long Beans Poriyal Tofu Currry, Yard Beans Knots - Chef Tricks with Beans

coconut

🥗Healthier: desiccated coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Desiccated coconut is lower in calories and easier to store.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive than olive oil.

Cut long yard beans into small pieces.

Boil water in a pan and add a little ghee and salt.

Add the cut beans to the boiling water and cook until tender, ensuring some moisture remains.

In another pan, heat oil for tempering.

Add mustard seeds and wait for them to crackle.

Add cumin seeds and red chili to the pan.

Add curry leaves, green chili, and garlic; sauté briefly.

Add chopped onion and sauté until slightly soft but not colored.

Add a little salt and turmeric to the mixture.

Add soaked chana dal for additional flavor.

Once the beans are cooked, add them to the tempering mixture.

Check the salt and adjust if necessary.

Add freshly grated coconut and mix well.

Finish with chopped coriander and switch off the flame.

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