Chinese Long Bean/ Yard Long Bean Curry (South Indian Style) Recipe

Chinese Long Bean/ Yard Long Bean Curry (South Indian Style) picture

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Chinese Long Beans - a bunch of 30 (available in most Indian Stores)
 Tomatoes2
 Methi leaves1 Tablespoon
 Milk5 Tablespoon
 Coconut Powder - 1 tbs
 Onions1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Mustard seeds1/2 Teaspoon
 Cumin seeds1/2 Teaspoon
 Garlic – ginger paste1/2 Teaspoon
 Indian Spices (turmeric, salt, chilli powder, dhaniya powder, garam masala powder) - as per taste

Directions

Wash & cut the beans into inch long pieces & pressure cook up to 3 whistles.

Heat oil in a vessel, add mustard, then jeera, ginger garlic paste, onions & saute. Add chopped tomatoes, milk, coconut powder, methi leaves & cook well.

Add pressure cooked beans, turmeric, salt, chilli powder, garam masala & dhaniya powder.

Add little water, cover & allow it to cook until the beans become tender.

Remove from flame once water evaporates.

Serve Hot.

Comments

Anonymous

ssss says :

ya it is barbatti
Posted on: 10 August 2010 - 3:05am
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foodpsychologist says :

Chinese Long Bean Curry looks delicious ! I think this is Barbatti, veg foodie. This is an accompaniment. What does it taste best with rice or roti ?
Posted on: 7 October 2009 - 1:32pm
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Snigdha says :

I am not sure what Barbatti is! This dish tastes best with Roti though.
Posted on: 30 October 2009 - 12:47am
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veg foodie says :

This is what is called 'barbatti' in North India.. do tell me! I can't quite make it out from the picture... it looks great though :)
Posted on: 7 October 2009 - 7:58am
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