Maat ki Phalli Nariyal Masala

Maat ki phalli or Gawar ki Phalli or Cluster beans , Goru Chikuddu in Telugu was not one of my favorite beans back in India. After after coming here anything which reminded me of home became my favorite. This was like "Doob ne waale ko tinke ka sahara hi bahut"... meaning the thinest of threads becomes a lifelife for a drowning person.
                             And I found different recipes which make this cluster beans very yummy. This recipe is one of such recipes. Enjoy

Maat ki Phalli Nariyal Masala (Cluster beans with coconut and spices)

Maat Nariyal Masala

Ingredients:

1. 1 package frozen pre-cut cluster beans (12 oz) thawed
2. 1/4 cup dessicatted coconut
3. 1/3 cup thinly sliced onion
4. 1 tablespoon each of coriander powder, dried mango powder
5. 2 tablespoons oil
6. 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
7. 1/2 teaspoon each of salt, turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds, urad dal
8. 1-2 green chillies chopped

In a pan heat the oil and fry the cumin, mustard seeds and urad dal for 3 minutes. Add oniuons and fry till they get tender. Add green chillies and ginger and fry for a couple of minutes. Add cluster beans and cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients stir to combine and cover and cook for 5 more minutes. Garnish with a handful of finely chopped coriander and enjoy

Serve with Tomato Moong Dal  

Tomato Toor Dal