Beans Mezhukkupuratti Recipe
Beans Mezhukkupuratti is a traditional Kerala side dish that brings the goodness of beans with the warmth of aromatic spices. Beans Mezhukkuuratti is aromatic with the blend of onion, garlic, and spices. Mezhukkupuratti is one of the quite essential side dish in Onam Sadhya Meals. This recipe is a spicy stir-fry packed with flavor and is a perfect side dish to most of the rice varieties and meals.
Servings2 people
Ingredients
- 1 and ¼ cups french beans
- salt to taste to taste
To grind :
- 6 small onion
- 3 big sized garlic pearls
- 1 red chilli
- 1 tiny pinch turmeric powder
To temper :
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 small sprig curry leaves
Instructions
- Wash beans, trim the edges and chop them into ½ 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
- Cooking Beans – Don’t add too much water while cooking beans. Cook them covered until all the water is absorbed by the beans to retain their flavor. It should be cooked soft, slightly crunchy but not too mushy.
- Coconut Oil – Using coconut oil is a must to bring out the authentic taste of Kerala. It adds a rich, flavorful finish to the dish.
- Sautéing the Masala – Make sure you sauté the raw onion paste completely until raw smell leaves before adding beans for best taste.
- Texture Control – Don’t overcook the beans after adding them to the masala. Toss them gently for just 3 minutes, so they retain their texture and stay moist.
- Finish – The final dish should be slightly moist, with a glossy finish, not dry. If needed, add a little extra coconut oil.
Nutrition Facts
Beans Mezhukkupuratti Recipe
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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