Mittkesanghe or Cluster beans is one of the popular veggies of GSB Konkanis and widely used for making Sukke ( side dish ) and also sun dried fritters . here is an easy but so tasty recipe of Mittikesanghe sukke

Ingredients :–

• Mittkesanghe / cluster beans – 200 gms
• Grated coconut – 1/2 cup
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp.
• Green Chillies – 2 ( can use red chillies as per choice)
• Mustard seeds – 1tsp.
• Udid dal – 1 tsp.
• Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp.
• Coconut oil – 1 tbsp.
• Salt to taste

Method :-

1. Wash well and trim the ends of the beans . Chop them to small pieces .
2. Heat a kadai and add the oil . Splutter the mustard seeds and then add the udid dal & fenugreek /methi . Let it brown .
3. Now add the beans along with the green chillies
4. Add the haldi to the grated coconut and mix well .( soyi halduve korche ) Add it to the chopped beans .
5. Add salt & mix well . Cover & cook on simmer . Sprinkle a little water only if needed . I dont add .
6. Cook till done .
7. Enjoy with rice as a side dish !