Kaya(Plantain) Payar(Long Beans) Mezhukkupuratti

Mezhukkuparatti literally means coated with oil. Kaya (Raw Plantain) Payar(Long Beans) Mezhukkuparatti is a tasty Kerala veg dish. We made this healthier by adding little olive oil and cooking the vegetables just right.

What you need for Kaya Payar Mezhukkupuratti:

• Kaya/Raw Plantain-3 chopped
  
• Payar/Long Beans-1/4 kg chopped
  
• Onion-1 chopped fine
  
• Green chilli-2 slit
  
• Mustard-1/2 tbsp
• Curry leaves-few
• Turmeric powder- a pinch
• Salt to taste

The preparation method:

• Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
• Add onion,green chilli ,curry leaves and salt.
• Saute till the onions till they turn transparent and then add kaya,payar and turmeric powder.
• Sprinkle little water and allow the vegetables to cook.
• Switch off the gas after the vegetable are well cooked 
• Yummy and easy Kaya Payar Mezhukkupuratti is ready to serve with rice.