Karamani is a type of beans which is long. It is rich in vitamin A and C. It is cholesterol free, low in fat and sodium, an excellent source for iron, fiber, vitamin B1, folate, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, and zinc, and a good source of calcium, vitamins B2 and B6, and selenium. It is a simple recipe which is cooked in most of the Tamilnadu household.
Ingredients:
| Karamani | – ¼ kg. |
| Grated coconut | – ¼ cup (optional) |
| Salt | – as needed |
| Oil | – 1 tsp. |
| Mustard | – ½ tsp. |
| Ured round | – ½ tsp. |
| Red chilly | – 1 |
| Water | – 1 cup |
Method:
- Clean and wash karamani and cut the edges and cut into fine pieces.
- In a pan, heat oil and add mustard.
- When it splutters, add ured dhal and red chilly split into two and sauté for a second.
- Now add water, karamani and salt and cook till water is fully absorbed.
- Switch off the stove and add grated coconut.
- You can serve this with rice.