Flat beans (guvar) kootu

Ingredients:
1/2 kg flat beans (guvar or kothavarakkai)
1 piece tamarind gooseberry size
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 tsp sambar powder
1 tbsp jaggery
2 tbsp grated coconut
1 tsp urad dal
6 red chilies whole
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
Few curry leaves
Pinch of asafoetida
Salt to taste

Method:
Chop the beans and wash nicely. Cook them in water along with turmeric, sambar powder and a little salt.
When the beans are cooked, add the tamarind water, jaggery, and allow to cook well until the tamarind juice reduces.
In a separate pan put 1 tbsp oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida. When the mustard pops add the grated coconut. Sauté until the coconut turns slightly golden, add then cook with the beans for a little while. Remove from the fire.
Serve with rice or chapati.