Directions

• Wash & soak the dals in around 2 cups of water for at least an hour. 
• Steam the thinly cut green beans till they are soft and tender. 
• Once the dals have soaked, drain the water, add the dry red chillies, grated coconut, turmeric and salt for taste. 
• Blend into a thick course mixture without adding any water or 1-2 tbsps. 
• Take a greased microwaveable pan and add the mixture and flatten into the pan. 
• Microwave on intervals of 3 minutes, taking the pan out and mixing the lentil blend. 
• The mixture cooks and the moisture is also removed.  
• Cook for 10-15 minutes in 3 minute interval cooking in the microwave. 
• Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature and blend the dry lentil mixture till it becomes powdery. 
• Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and allow to splatter. 
• Add the Urad dal and allow it to turn golden brown. 
• Next the steamed green beans are added and sauteed for a minute or so. 
• The lentil powdery mixture is now added and mixed well with the green beans.  
• The whole mixture is sauteed on a medium flame for a few minutes. 
• Once the lentil powder & the green beans form a cohesive mixture, the curry is ready.