Kovil Paithangai

20m
Serves 100
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Directions

  1. 1Add coconut oil to the wok.
  2. 2Add mustard seeds to the oil.
  3. 3Add urad dal to the wok.
  4. 4Add cumin seeds to the wok.
  5. 5Add a pinch of fenugreek to the wok.
  6. 6Add sliced onions to the wok and mix.
  7. 7Sprinkle salt over the onions and mix.
  8. 8Add dried red chilies when the onions become translucent.
  9. 9Add curry leaves to the mixture and mix.
  10. 10Add garlic and ginger to the wok and mix.
  11. 11Add asafoetida to the mixture.
  12. 12Add long beans to the wok and mix.
  13. 13Add bicarbonate soda to keep the long beans green.
  14. 14Add turmeric to the long beans and mix.
  15. 15Add chili powder to the long beans and mix.
  16. 16Add tamarind extract to the long beans.
  17. 17Add a little bit of water to assist the cooking process.
  18. 18Leave the long beans to cook for about 20 minutes until they reach your desired level of tenderness.

Ingredients

  • coconut oil
  • mustard seeds
  • urad dal
  • cumin seeds
  • pinch fenugreek
  • onions
  • salt
  • red chilies
  • curry leaves
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • asafoetida
  • 8 kilograms long beans
  • bicarbonate soda
  • turmeric
  • chili powder
  • tamarind extract
  • water

Equipment

wokspatulaspoonbowl

Tips

  • No measurements, just eyeball everything.
  • When using coconut oil, it has a foaming effect.
  • More garlic and less ginger.
  • Add bicarbonate soda to keep vegetables green.
  • Constantly taste the food while cooking.