Friday, April 2, 2010

Farasbichi Bhaji Green Beans











































The word farasbi in marathi has it roots in the word French beans, originally it is called "Shravan Ghevda".


This humble vegetable is a good canditate for Stir fry dishes as it retain its texture on high flame. My Mom makes it by adding boiled kala vatana and vatan,this is my MIL's version using peanut powder and fresh coconut. Both the bhajis have their distinct flavour and absolutely love both of them.










Ingredients





2 cups finely chopped green beans


1/2 cup chopped onions


2 tbsp coarse peanut powder


2 tbsp cup freshly grated coconut


2 tsp lemon juice


1 tsp jaggery



coriander for garnishing

Spices,


1 tsp red chilli powder or as per taste


1 tsp dhana jeera powder


1 tsp goda masala or garam masala




Salt as per taste





Tempering





2 tbsp oil


1/2 tsp mustard seeds


1/2 tsp cumin seeds


pinch of asafoetida


1/4 tsp turmeric powder





Directions




  1. Cook green beans in a pressure pan for one whistle.


  2. Take oil in a pan, once oil is hot add ingredients listed under tempering.


  3. Add onion and saute till on medium heat for 5-7 min or until transluscent.


  4. Add the cooked green beans, add peanut powder, freshly grated coconut, jaggery and salt.

  5. Garnish with coriander and add lemon juice while serving


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