Mezhukkupuratti

Ingredients

• String beans - 1 cup (1/2 inch pieces)
• Shallot - 8-10 nos
• Dried red chilly - 5 nos
• Curry leaves - 2 sprig
• Coconut oil - 4 tbsp
• Turmeric powder - a pinch
• Red chilly powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - to taste

Method

Grind shallot and dried red chilly coarsely and keep it aside. Heat coconut oil and add the curry leaves and also add the grounded shallot mixture. Mix it well and add the string beans to it. Stir for 5 minutes and add turmeric powder, red chilly powder and salt. Close the lid and cook on a low flame without adding water. Stir occasionally (be careful not to burn it).