Thursday 24 December 2015

Mochakottai sundal - Lima beans stir fry - Simple version

Preparation time : 5 mins
Cook time : under 20 mins

Mochakottai or lima beans is one of my fav as a snack and sometimes as a side-dish too. I would really want to share you guys what made me to post this recipe ?? yeah! its all about colour. My fav colour is green. After cooking this recipe the colour it was amazing. I just clicked while the vessel is in top of the stove and i know tat's crazy :):) And this s the reason i am posting one of my fav picture took randomly. It tastes wonder pls try and let me know how it turned out!!!



Ingredients needed :

Mochakottai/ Lima beans - 1 cup
Onion - 1
Red chilli - 2
Salt - to taste

For seasoning :

oil
Mustard seeds
Curry leaves

Method :

  1. In a pan boil enough water with required salt into it and add in the mochakottai and cook till it becomes soft.
  2. Once its done drain the water and keep it aside.
  3. Heat oil in a pan add in the mustard seeds, once it sputters add in the curry leaves.
  4. Then add the chopped onion, wait until it becomes translucent and add the broken red chilli.
  5. Now add the cooked lima beans and required salt. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes and switch off the flame.

Serve warm with hot cup of coffee/ tea.

Tips :
  • You can either pressure cook the beans for 1 whistle till soft.
  • You can add some grated coconut at last for rich flavor. I din't add because as on its own tastes good.
Serving size - 2

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