Tiring day and still need to prepare dinner? Try this quick recipe, smile and enjoy a tasty meal with the family.

• Ingredients:

• 1½ tbsp (22 mL) Vegetable Oil
• 1 pinch asafetida
• 1 tsp (5 mL) black mustard seeds
• 1½ tsp (7 mL) split urad dal, skinless
• 2 dry red chilis, whole
• 1 lb (454 grams) string beans, washed, cut into ½”(1 cm) long pieces
• Salt to taste
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) fresh grated coconut

• Method:

• Heat oil in a thick bottom pan. Add asafetida and mustard seeds. As they sputter, add urad dal and red chilies. As they sizzle, add beans. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5-8 minutes until beans begin to soften.
• Uncover. Continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked.
• Add coconut. Mix well.
• Turn off heat. Serve hot with rice and rasam.

• Tip:

• Use desiccated shredded coconut for the recipe if fresh is not available. Add coconut with beans and follow same cooking instructions.

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