PAYAR MEZHUKKUPARATTI

INGREDIENTS:

Long Beans	2 cups
Salt	As per taste
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Red chili powder	½ tsp
Asafetida	¼ tsp
Mustard seeds	½ tsp
Oil	1 tbsp

METHOD:

• Wash the beans and trim both the ends. Cut the long beans into 1” inch long pieces.
• In a pan, heat a tbsp of oil. Add the mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add the chopped beans, salt, ¼ tsp turmeric powder and half cup water.
• Cover and cook until beans are done.  Add ½ tsp red chili powder and asafetida to the cooked beans.
• Continue sautéing the beans for 5 mins. Remove from heat.
• Serve with warm rice and piping hot rasam.