Amarakka Upperi | Broad Beans Stir Fry

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 250 g Amarakka(Broad Beans
• 1/4 cup Coconut — grated
• Shallots/Onion, as needed
• 2 nos Green Chilli
• 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Curry leaves, a few
• 2 tsp Oil
• Salt, as needed

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean and cut the Amarakka into small pieces and set aside.

2. Step 2

   Peel shallots/onion and cut them into medium sized pieces. Clean and cut the green chilli also(preferably in vertical) and keep them separately.

3. Step 3

   Heat the oil in a cheenachatti/frying pan and add shallots/onion pieces, green chilli pieces and curry leaves into this hot oil and stir it well.

4. Step 4

   When colour of this mix turns into golden/brown, add Amarakka pieces and required quantity of Salt and Red Chilli powder and stir it well. Cover the frying Pan with a plate/cover and cook the mix properly in low flame without adding water.

5. Step 5

   After about 10 – 15 minutes, check whether the mix is cooked properly and then add grated coconut into this mix. Amarkka/Broad Beans Upperi is ready.

6. Step 6

   This Amarakka Upperi is best served with hot steamed rice for noon day meals. The dish can also be served with hot chappathis.