Karamani poriyal ~ string beans stir fry in microwave

Ingredients

• Karamani / string beans - ¼ kgs
• Onion, small - 1
• Freshly grated coconut - 3 tablespoons
• Green chillies - 2
• Cumin seeds - ¼ teaspoon
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig
• Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic pods - 2
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard - ½ teaspoon
• Urad dal - ½ teaspoon
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig

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Preparation

• Wash, trim the ends and chop the karamani into 2' pieces. Chop the onions finely. Grind all the ingredients mentioned to a coarse paste without adding any water.
• In a Microwave safe bowl, add the oil and micro high for 30 secs. Now add the mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and micro at high for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Add the chopped onions and karamani / string beans to this tadka. Add 2 tsp water, mix well close the bowl with a microwave safe lid and micro at high for 5 minutes or till the karamani is cooked.
• Now add the coarsely ground paste and 1 tsp oil if preferred. Mix well and micro at high for another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve this as a side dish with any sambar rice.