Broad beans ( Avarakkai) poriyal

Ingredients:

• Broad beans/ Avarakai- 2 cups ( chopped)
• Red chilli powder- 1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1/8 tsp
• Coconut ( grated)-2 tbsp
• Salt - to taste

To temper:

• Oil- 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Urad dhal- 1 tsp
• Curry leaves- a spring
• Asafoetida- Few pinches

Method:

• In a pan temper with items mentioned under 'to temper'. Add the chopped broad beans, sprinkle some water and cook it covered in a low flame.
• Ever now and then stir it and and add water if required.
• Once the vegetable is cooked add in all the spice powders, salt and mix well.
• Finally add grated coconut and saute for one more min.
• Serve.

Notes:

• You can avoid coconut.