valasangi upkari

posted: 16.11. 2006, 05:20

beans sidedish

Valasangi is very widely used by the konkanis. It is called alsande kaayi in kannada and yardlong beans in english.
I took photo of this beans, made the dish but forgot to take the picture of the ‘finished product’ :(

Ingredients

  • Valasangi cut into small pieces – about 2 cups
  • Green chillies – 3 to 4
  • Mustard – 1 teaspoon
  • Grated coconut – half cup
  • Curry leaves (optioal) – a few
  • Oil
  • Salt to taste

Method

  • Heat some oil in a kadai.
  • Add mustard. After it stops sputtering, add the curry leaves and the beans.
  • Add some salt and fry on a low flame for a few minutes
  • Now add sufficient quantity of water (about a cup) and cook till the beans are soft.
  • Just a few minutes before all the water drains, add the grated coconut and mix well.
  • Serve as a sidedish with rice and curry.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Comments

  1. Nov 17, 11:01 AM

    Asha Says:

    Hi Nayana, I am surprised to see so many recipes,pleasantly ofcourse, after the Idly post! I am so happy you are back blogging:)) I will try Chakli recipe soon.Thanks.

  2. Nov 22, 11:30 PM

    shilpa Says:

    I looove valasangi upkari. We add a little sugar to it. With or without sugar, it tastes great.

  3. Nov 27, 02:22 AM

    Rajiv Says:

    Hi Nayana… rajiv.. we met in roshan’s party. Just found your blog from BT’s site. cool :) Forwarded it to my wife n sis, since content is less relevant to me in cooking but more in hogging :)

    good intiative.. keep it up.

  4. Nov 27, 03:42 AM

    Nayan Says:

    Hi Rajiv,
    Keep visiting :)