Indian Broad beans/flat beans is the vegetable which is widely found in traditional cooking of Tamil Nadu. There are many recipes that are handed down from generation to generation. This vegetable being rich in Iron, is highly recommended to consume in regular basis. Dal, curry, sambhar are prepared used this. Here is an easy and tasty recipe of broad beans curry

INGREDIENTS:

1. Broad beans

2. red chillies

3. salt

4. Oil

5. urad dal

6. channa dal

7. Mustard seeds

8. Asafoetida

9. Turmeric powder

10. Grated coconut

    PREPARATION:

    1. Finely chop broad beans and wash it well in salt water

    2. Cook it a pressure cooker with sufficient water

    3. Allow it cook for three whistles

    4. Filter the excess water using a colander

    5. Take a kadai. Pour oil, add mustard seeds when they crackle add urad dal, channa dal and split red chillies.

    6. Fry till golden brown. Add the broad beans. Add turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt.

    7. Mix well thoroughly and allow it to cook for sometime till all the water is absorbed.

    8. Finally add the grated coconuts and mix well.

    9. Serve hot with white rice and ghee.