Amarakka /Amarapayar thoran / Cluster Beans Coconut Stir Fry

Amarakka /Amarapayar thoran / Cluster Beans Coconut Stir Fry 

Ingredients

Amarakka (Cluster Beans ) - 250 gm
Onion / Shallots - 1/2 cup (Chopped)
Green chili - 1 nos (Chopped)
Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
Whole dry Red chilli- 2 nos
Curry leaves- Plenty
Warm Water- 1/4 cup
Salt- to taste

To Grind

Grated Coconut- 1/2  cup
Garlic - 2 cloves
Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

Method of Preparation:

1.Wash and clean amarakka and cut .Cut both the ends and also pull out strings, chopped finely.

2.Grind the coconut, along with garlic, cumin seeds and turmeric powder,and red chili powder. Keep aside.
3.Place a heavy  pan over medium heat, add oil, mustard seeds, let it splutter,whole dry red chili and curry leaves.
4.Then add onion, with salt and saute till translucent.
5.Add cluster beans and add water, cook covered till cluster beans have turned Soft.

6. Add the ground coconut mix to the cooked cluster beans, combine well and cook for a few minutes till the raw smell goes away and the mixture gets dry.

                   Serve as a side dish with rice...And Enjoy!!!

Health Benefits of Cluster Beans

Stress reliever
Resolve anemia
Make Bone Strong
Stimulates bowel movement
Good for heart health
Improved blood circulation
Good for Digestion
Controls sugar level, so great for Diabetics
High level of folic acid- great for pregnant women 
Good for fetus in the womb