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Beans Foogath

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Foogath is the term used for any vegetable dish made with coconut and curry leaves. The ingredients are few and the recipe simple as can be.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 500 gms french beans chopped into fine circles
  • 2 tbsps oil
  • 3/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 green chillies chopped fine
  • 6-8 curry leaves washed and dried on paper towels
  • 1 large onion chopped fine
  • 4 tbsps fresh grated coconut
  • Salt to taste

Preparation:

  • Heat the oil in a shallow pan and add mustard seeds. When they stop spluttering add the curry leaves and green chillies and sauté a little.
  • Now add the onion and fry till it turns soft.
  • Add the green beans, salt to taste and cook till they are done.
  • Add the grated coconut and mix well. Cook for another minute and then turn off the flame.
  • Serve hot with rice or chapatis (Indian flatbread).
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