Wednesday 9 January 2013

Avarekalina usli

After a short disappearance I can announce by coming back with this short, quick and yet yummy recipe.
Avarekayi (Flat beans) is very popular in Karnataka and is used in almost all households during the months of December to February. More so during January, during Sankranthi/Pongal.


Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4


Ingredients:

1. Avarekalu 500gms
2. Green chillies 7-8
3. Mustard seeds 1tsp
4. Hing a pinch
5. Oil
6. Salt
7. Fresh grated coconut 1/4 cup


Recipe:

1. Pressure cook the avarekalu upto 2 whistles.
2. Now heat oil in a kadhai and make seasoning of hing, mustard seeds and green chillies.
3. Add the cooked avarekalu and mix well.
4. Add salt. coconut and give it a nice mix.
5. Serve hot with chapathi, rice or just as an evening snack.

Variation: You can also add coarsely ground garlic (omit hing if using garlic).












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