Stir Fried French Beans

french beans -4 cups chopped
onions -1 big finely chopped
mustard seeds -1 teaspoon
green chillies- 4 finely chopped
ginger -1 teaspoon finely chopped
turmeric powder - ½ teaspoon
water - 2 tablespoons
oil - 2 tablespoons
coconut - 2 tablespoons grated
curry leaves - 1 sprig
lemon juice - 1 teaspoon(optional)
salt to taste

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium level and crackle the mustard seeds. Add the curry leaves, chopped green chillies and ginger. Fry lightly. Add the chopped onions and fry on medium level for about 2 minute(s).

Mix in the french beans, turmeric and salt. Sprinkle the water and cook covered on low level for about 10 minutes or till the beans are cooked but firm. Mix in the grated coconut. Sprinkle the lemon juice before serving (optional).

Serve hot with White rice , chapathi or Warm dinner rolls.