Beans Fry

Ingredients:

1. Beans - 1 lb

2. Onion - 1

3. Mustard - 1/4 tsp

4. Jeera - a pinch

5. Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp

6. Asafoetida (hing) - a pinch

7. Garlic (crushed) - 1 clove

8. Salt - as required

9. Lemon juice - a few drops

10. Grated coconut - 1 tbsp

11. Oil - 4 tbsp

Method:

1. Clean and cut beans. Chop onion.
2. Put the beans in a microwavable dish, sprinkle some water, add salt and give a quick mix. Cover cook for 3 minutes in the microwave (should not be too soft).
3. Heat oil in a kadai. Add ingredients 3 to 7. When the mustard splutters and the garlic turns light brown, add the chopped onion and beans. Saute for 5 minutes on medium flame occasionally. Check if it needs more salt and turn the stove off.
4. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle coconut and lemon juice just before serving.