How to make the Avarakkai thoran

• Wash, string the broad beans and chop them into small pieces.
• Wash the dal well and pressure cook it with just enough water for about 2 whistles. The dal should not get mushy.
• Grind together cumin, green chilly and coconut without adding any water.
• Heat a kadai with cooking oil, splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves.
• Now, add the chopped beans, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well.
• Sprinkle some water, cover and cook till the vegetable is done. Keep stirring once in a while.
• Now, add the cooked dal and the coconut mix. Mix well. Remove from heat.
• Serve as an accompaniment with plain rice and Sambar or Rasam.