Ingredients

• 1 cup - lima beans, soaked overnight, and cooked (not mushy)
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1 - red onion, chopped
• 1 - medium potato, chopped
• 1 tsp - cumin-coriander powder
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - chilli powder
• 1/3 cup - grated coconut
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1 tsp - dried fenugreek leaves
• Salt to taste and cilantro to garnish

How to Make Pavta Batata

• In a non-stick pan, heat 1/2 tsp oil, add the mustard seeds.
• When they start popping add the onion and asafoetida.
• Once the onions are soft, add the spices, potato and salt.
• Add some water, cover the pan and let it cook until potatoes are soft.
• Gently add in the cooked beans along with coconut and cilantro.
• Serve hot.
• Recipe courtesy: http://chefinyou.com/