Goan Style French Beans Foogath

250 gm French Beans cut into ½ inch pieces

1 onion chopped fine

½ tsp mustard seeds

½ tsp cumin seeds

8 curry leaves

2 Kashmiri dry red chillies broken

3 tbsp. fresh coconut grated or desiccated coconut soaked in water

1 tsp salt

½ tsp sugar

Step 1
Wash the French beans, chop off the ends and cut into ½ inch pieces

Step 2
Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat.

Add the Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, dry red chillies and green chillies and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add the chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3
Add the chopped beans, salt and sugar. Stir well.

Sprinkle with a little water, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes. Avoid overcooking to maintain crunchiness.

Once the beans are cooked, add grated coconut and toss gently.

Serve: with Tomato Onion Sambar and steamed rice.