Jul 20, 2010

Amarakka Thoran



Amarakka Thoran
( Vaisambeli / Papdi in Konkani / Broadbeans Sukke )

Serves: 2

You will need

200 g amarakka
2 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds ( jeera )
1/4 teaspoon urad dal
2 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoons salt

For the Coconut mixture:

1/4 cup grated coconut
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon crushed garlic or shallots / small onions ( optional )

Mix all the ingredients well and keep aside.

Method

Wash and clean amarakka. Remove the fibre from sides. Cut very thin slices.

In a pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds. When they begin to crackle add cumin seeds ( jeera ) and urad dal. Saute for 2 minutes.

Add sliced amarakka, coconut mixture, 2 tablespoon water ( do not add more water ) and salt to taste.

Mix well.Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 10 - 12 minutes or till done and water dries up. Stir occasionally.

Serve as a side dish with rice.

4 comments:

Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) said...

looks lovely ,simple and yum....

Anonymous said...

Dear Chechi, Blog kollaam kaetto... Will try the recipes and give you the feed back...

Niraja.

best cooking oil said...

Really look awesome would be looked forward for some more good stuff. Thanks.

Devasena Hariharan said...

looks great Niya