Beans and Batata upkari is a delightful coastal side vegetable preparation that combines the earthiness of potatoes with the crunchiness of fresh green beans. The dish is cooked with a blend of aromatic spices, including mustard seeds, curry leaves red chillies and a pinch of asafoetida for a distinctive flavor. The vegetables are sautéed to perfection, allowing them to absorb the rich spices and attain a tender yet slightly crispy texture.

How to make Beans and Batatche upkari :

Start by prepping the required ingredients. In a pan, prepare the tempering, add in the beans and potatoes, and cook until done. Finish it with fresh grated coconut and season with salt.

Serving suggestion for Beans and Batatche upkari :

Beans and Potato Sabzi is a versatile side dish that pairs exceptionally well with Chapati, Roti, rice, or as an accompaniment to a complete meal.

Beans & Potato Upkari (Sabzi)

Beans & Potato Upkari is a simple and wholesome goodness that makes it a favorite in Indian households, reflecting the essence of home-cooked comfort food.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Basic Indian cooking

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Ingredients:
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
A big pinch of hing asafoetida
A few sprigs of curry leaves
1-2 dry red chillies
1-2 green chillies
1 lb chopped French beans
1 small potato chopped
2 tbsp fresh grated coconut
water as required

Instructions

Prepare Vegetables:
Wash and chop the French beans and potato into bite-sized pieces.
In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add hing, curry leaves, dry red chillies, and green chillies. Sauté for a minute.
Add the chopped French beans and potato to the pan. Mix well to coat the vegetables with the tempering.
Cover the pan and let the vegetables cook on low to medium heat. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Season the dish with salt to taste. Adjust according to your preference.
Add some water and Cook until the vegetables are tender but still have a slight crunch.
Once the vegetables are almost cooked, add fresh grated coconut. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Once the vegetables are fully cooked, remove from heat. Serve the Beans and Batata Upkari hot as a side dish with rice or chapati.
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Upkari! Feel free to adjust the spice levels and ingredients according to your taste.