Neerpansachi Bhaaji (Goan Style)

Ingredients:

1 cup neerpanas, cut into 3"

1/4 tsp garam masala

2 tbsp of freshly grated coconut

1 green chilli, slit into 2

1/4 tsp mustard

pinch of hing

1 tsp of oil

salt to taste

Method:

• Heat a skillet on a medium high flame. Add oil. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
• Add hing and green chillies and immediately add the cut pieces of neerpanas and mix well.
• Add salt and cover the skillet and cook. Stir occasionally. Add 1 tbsp of water at a time if required.
• Once the neerpanas is almost done add garam masala powder and stir well. Cook till the neerpanas is almost cooked.
• Add the grated coconut and cook for one more minute.
• Serve with rice and dal!!!

Tips:

• you can increase the quantity of the oil if required.
• fry the neerpanas pieces well this will help it retain its shape and not get soggy.
• This is a very light and dry vegetable to be served as an accompaniment.
• you can garnish with coriander if you like, but i prefer without it.
• You can also add green peas to this vegetable.