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Writer's pictureNandini R Kini

AvarekaaLu Saung Hyacinth Beans Spicy Curry


Song/saung' is a very spicy, fiery red, popular Konkani side dish with potatoes and onions. Saung is a beautifully bright red, very spicy side dish.This extra spicy dish is prepared & served for lunch as a side dish in Konkani cuisine. Saung can be prepared with potato,tender cashew nuts,cauliflower,mushroom or Chinese potato.This spicy curry goes well with any dosa , idli, idiyappam or chapathi.




Ingredients

1 boiled potato cut into small cubes

1cup boiled hyacinth beans / Avarekaalu

4 medium sized onions finely chopped

6 tsp oil

2 small finely chopped tomatoes

Salt to taste


For the masala:

In a pan roast 1/2 tsp coriander seeds ,5-6 byadgi or kashmiri red chillies and 3 tsp grated coconut with 1 tsp oil till light brown and grind to a fine paste and keep aside.



Procedure


  • In a pan heat oil and fry chopped onions till light brown

  • Add chopped tomatoes and fry till it becomes mushy

  • Put the masala and fry for 5-10 minutes

  • Add potato cubes and butter beans

  • Add salt and 1/4 cup water and cook it for 5-10 minutes and serve hot with rice and dal or roti,dosa,idli.

NOTE: You can also use chilli powder instead of masala.It also taste good.


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