Achinga payar (pacha payar) mezhukkupuratti / long beans stir fry

Ingredients

• Achinga Payar/Long Beans :1/2 bunch
• Cheriya ulli/Shallots/Pearl onion :5-8 (crushed or finely sliced)
• Garlic :2 cloves (crushed)
• Crushed Red chilly flakes :1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Curry leaves :1 sprig
• Green chillies :2 slit
• Mustard seeds :1/2 teaspoon
• Coconut oil/Cooking oil :2 tablespoons
• salt to taste

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Preparation

• Chop the achinga payar/long beans into 1" long pieces. Heat oil in a frying pan,add mustard seeds,when it splutters add the crushed garlic,shallots,green chillies,curry leaves and saute till it turns to lightly brown in colour.
• Add crushed chilly flakes,turmeric powder and saute until raw smell is gone.
• Add the chopped beans and mix well. Sprinkle some water; cover and cook until beans is cooked.
• Open the lid and stir fry until slightly browned. Serve with rice.