Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - long beans.
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds.
• 2 - dry red chillies broken in half.
• 2 tbsp - oil salt to taste.
• Grind to a paste:
• 3/4 cup - fresh coconut grated.
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds.
• 3 flakes - garlic.
• 2 - green chillies.
• 2 to 3 pinches - turmeric powder.

How to Make Payar Thoran

• Cut beans into very tiny pieces.
• Heat oil, add mustard seeds and chillies.
• Add beans and salt to it.
• Pour some water just enough to cook the beans.
• Cover the pan and let the beans cook.
• Add the ground paste to it.
• Simmer again, stirring gently, till all water is evaporated.
• Serve hot with rice, chapatti, etc.