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Beans Mezhukkupuratti

Beans Mezhukkupuratti is a tasty, spicy side dish made by cooking bean in an onion, tomato & chiili based saucy mix & tempered spices. Beans Mezhukkupuratti is from Kerala and a perfect side for rice meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/4 cup french beans
  • salt to taste

TO GRIND TO A COARSE PASTE:

TO TEMPER:

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • a small sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  • Wash beans, trim the edges and chop them into 1/2 cm length pieces.
  • Cook covered with enough water and salt until just cooked. Set aside.
  • Grind the ingredients listed under ‘ to grind’ to a slightly coarse paste, Set aside.
  • In a pan drizzle coconut oil add the items listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter then add the onion paste and saute. Add required salt.
  • Saute till raw smell completely leaves – drizzle little more oil of the masala becomes too dry.
  • Then add cooked beans and toss it well.
  • Saute for just 3 mins until the masalas coat well with beans. It shouldn't be dry, it should be slightly moist so switch off accordingly.
  • Serve Beans Mezhukkupuratti with rice and dal or with any variety rice.

Notes

  • Don't add more water while cooking beans, Cook covered till the water is completely absorbed by the veggie.
  • I made with French beans, you can use long beans too.
  • Remove the fiber part before chopping the beans.
  • Tempering with coconut oil is must for this recipe.
  • Add cooked beans only the masalas raw smell completely leaves.
  • Don't cook for more time after beans is added just toss around.
  • The final dish should be moist and should have a glossy finish, it should not be dry.
Nutrition Facts
Beans Mezhukkupuratti
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 114 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 231mg7%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 220IU4%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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