Beans and carrot Poduthuval (stir fry)

Flat beans (Avarakkai) poduthuval. 

Beetroot poduthuval

Ingredients:

Green beans

Carrot

Grated fresh coconut

Mustard seeds

Asafetida powder (optional)

Urad dal (optional)

Chana dal (optional)

Salt

Turmeric powder

Method:

Dice the green beans and carrot into small pieces. Take a pan, add oil, add asafetida powder if you like, add mustard seeds, when it splutters add urad dal and chana dal if you like. Let it roast a little. Now add turmeric powder and the green beans and carrot. Cover and cook till desired softness.  Add salt, mix well. Add grated coconut. If you like it spicy you can add green chillies.

Goes well with Sambhar or Rasam.

You can use the same method to make cabbage, long beans, flat beans, only carrot or only beans or beetroot poduthuval.