May 26, 2014

Flat Beans Potato Stir fry / ValPadi Batata Bhaji


Flat Beans Potato Stir fry /  ValPadi Batata Bhaji is awesome combination to be enjoyed with Rasam (Tili Saaru ) rice or Indian Breads.Blended with spices and coconut it tastes delicious. Flat beans are known as Valpapdi in Maharashtra and Chaprada Avare in Bangalore.

Flat Beans Potato Stir fry /  ValPadi Batata Bhaji , Chaprada Avare

Flat Beans Potato Stir fry

  • Ingredients
    • 1 cup chopped Chaprada Avare (Flat beans)
    • 1 cup finely chopped potatoes
    • Bhath pwd 2-3 tsp
    • Salt-taste
    • Grated coconut 1-2 tsp (opt)

  • Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard 
  • 1 tsp. chana dal
  • 1 tsp. urad dal
  • 1/2 tsp  jeera
  • Hing-pinch
  • Turmeric-pinch
  • curry leaves-few

Method:

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard, allow to splutter, add chana dal,urad dal, 
hing.Fry till light brown, then add curry leaves, beans, potatoes ,
 cover with a lid and cook till 
beans and potatoes  are done.Add bhath pwd,salt and mix well. 
Add grated coconut and mix.Serve hot with Chapatis/Rasam Rice.


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