Flat Green Beans / Papdichi Bhaji

Time 30 min

Ingredients

Flat green beans 250 gms (cut into small pieces)

Finely chopped onion 2 medium size

Red chili powder 1.5 tsp & ginger garlic paste 1/4 tsp / Kolhapuri masala 2 tsp

Water 1/2 cup

Coriander 1 tsp for garnishing

Oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in pan, add onion, saute till onion turns golden brown. Then add flat green beans. Fry and stir well for about 3-4 min. Then add 1/2 cup water cover with lid and cook for about 10 min till beans are cooked 80 %. Then add red chili powder/ kolhapuri kanda lasun masala, salt fry for about 2-3 min. Keep the low flame. Check the water level if require add 2 tsp water and now let it cook for about 10 min. Keep checking to  avoid burning. Switch off the flame, garnish with coriander and serve hot.

Tip
It is dry bhaji / sabji so keep in mind water requirement to avoid overcooking. u need to taste whether it has been cooked or not.

Fresh beans cooks fast and require less water for cooking.

If u cover lid and keep water on lid, bhaji taste good and require less water, because steam is automatically generated inside the pan.