MOCHAKOTTAI/FIELD BEANS PORIYAL

Mochai/Field beans are highly nutritious.Some use it as fresh green ones and some use it as dry ones.They are highly nutritious in nature and provide protection against various ailments and diseases.Rich source of manganese,calcium and magnesium.They help in strengthening of bones.It is very healthy one.

If the beans are fresh can boil it and then add it.But if it is dried ones then soak it overnight.Pressure cook it for 2 or 3 whistles and then use it for the curry.

Ingredients

• Field beans/mocha kottai__1cup
• Red chilli powder___1to 2tsp
• Mustard seeds_–1/2tsp
• Urad dhal_1tsp
• Onion_1
• 🍅 Tomato_1
• Turmeric-1/4 tsp
• Salt as required
• Oil 1 to 2 tsp
• Coriander powder_1 /2 tsp
• Coriander leaves finely chopped-1/2 tsp
• Instead of chilli powder and coriander can use Sambhar too.this will taste differently.

Can use 1 to 2 tbs.coconut scrapings grind and can add.

• Chop onion and tomato finely

Method

1.In a kadai put oil.

2.First put mustard seeds when it splutters add urad dhal and when brown add onion when translucent add tomtoes and fry

3.Add cooked mocha to it

4.Now add chilli powder,turmeric powder, salt and coriander powder.

5.Mix everything well.

6. If going to add coconut add it now.

7.when done add chopped coriander leaves.

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