Green Beans Upkari (dry vegetable curry)

Yet another simple Upkari meaning dry vegetable dish from konkani cuisine. It is liked by all and is a very healthy dish. It's so simple to make, takes very little time to prepare. I love to make green beans on the days I am fasting or when I need something quickly done. It provides great energy boost and satisfying feeling. One can add potatoes in the preparation too. It is enjoyed most with roti's or rice/dal.
So here is the recipe,

Beans Upkari (Dry Vegetable)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups washed, cleaned and chopped green Beans
• 2 green chillies slit
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1&1/2 tbsp oil (I use oil sparingly, one can use 2 tbsp)
• 1/2 tsp Urad dal (split black gram)
• pinch Asafoetida (hing)
• 10-12 curry leaves
• salt as per taste (abt 1 tsp)
• 1/2 tsp amchur pwd/ mango pwd (optional)
• 1/2 cup water
• handful grated coconut for garnish

Preparation: 

• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, as it starts spluttering, add urad dal, as it starts browning, add curry leaves, green chillies stir quickly, add asafoetida. [ This is basically your tadka/tempering and work quickly on med flame else it might get burned ] 
• Now add the chopped beans, mix everything, add salt and amchur if you are using. 
• Add 1/2 cup water and grated coconut, mix everything. 
• Close the lid and on slow flame let it cook for 8-10 minutes. Open the lid, stir and mix again. 
• You can see the beans cooked and ready to be served with roti's or rice/dal.

Njoy!!

Nutrition Facts:  Fresh green beans are very low in calories and contain no saturated fat. Nevertheless, these lean pod vegetables are a very good source of vitamins, minerals, and plant derived micronutrients. Rich source of dietary fibre, Vit A, B-12 and iron, calcium, magnesium minerals. Do incorporate green beans often in your diet.