Directions

• Soak the toor dal with the red chillies in enough water for at least an hour
• Grind the soaked toor dal & red chillies with just enough water to a smooth paste
• Heat 3-4 cups of water in a pan
• Once the water is hot, add the finely cut green beans and cook covered for 6-8 mins
• Once the beans are cooked, add the salt & switch off the flame
• After a minute or so drain the water and keep the beans aside
• Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds
• Once they splatter , add the urad dal and roast till golden brown
• Next add the asafetida and the ground dal paste and saute the dal paste on a medium flame
• Add turmeric & salt and saute for 6-8 minutes or till the dal mixture turns dry and powdery
• A little extra oil can be added if needed
• Keep sauteing on a low to medium flame till the dal is crumbly
• Now add the cooked beans and mix them together and saute for 2-3 minutes
• This high protein curry goes well with the buttermilk stew & rice