Pavta Batata

Ingredients:

1/4 cup soaked overnight Lima Beans

2 medium sized peeled & cubed Potato (Aloo)
1tsp Black Mustard seeds (Rai/Sarson)
1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
1 tsp Cayenne Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder (Dhania Powder)
A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
To taste Salt (Namak)
1 medium sized finely chopped Onion (Pyaj)
4 tblsp fresh grated Coconut (Nariyal)
Chopped Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta)

How to make pavta batata:

• Cook the beans in enough water till cooked but not too soft.
• Heat the oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, allow them to pop.
• Add asafoetida and onion.
• Fry till onions become translucent.
• Now mix turmeric, cayenne, coriander, salt and potatoes.
• Add little water and cook until potatoes are soft.
• Gently mix in the cooked beans, coconut and coriander leaves.
• Serve hot. 

  
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