Goru Chikkudu Patoli (Ground dal with Indian Green Beans)

Soak 1 cup (100 gms) chana dal for 2-4 hours.

Prepare Goru Chikkudu Kaya – remove tough fiber and cut into small pieces. Cook till it is firm but soft.

Blend:

2 green chilies
1-2 red chilies
1/8 tsp turmeric
a pinch of asafetida
½ tsp salt (to taste)

along with the soaked and washed dal.

Garnish

Heal 3 Tsp oil. When the oil is hot, add the spices in the following order, 10-15 seconds apart:

½ tsp chana dal (Optional)
½ tsp urad dal
½ tsp cumin seeds
2-3 red chilies
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 chopped onion

Add and sauté the above paste.

When the paste is almost cooked, add cooked Goru Chikkudu. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are well mixed and cooked.