Simple beans vegetable, microwave

This is a very simple recipe with French beans. wash & cut beans into small pieces as seen in the picture. Heat 1 tsp oil in a microwaveable dish, add 1/2 tsp msutard seeds, micro high for 2 minutes, the seeds will crack, then add 2 tsp of udad dal & 1 red chili, micro high for another minute, then add the beans & microwave the beans with wee bit of water covered for about 6-8 minutes, depending if it is 1/4 or more beans you want to make. Then add salt to taste, you may garnish with 1-2 tbsp of grated coconut. For better flavour, grind grated coconut along with 1 green chili & 1 tsp jeera/cumin, add when the beans are well cooked along with salt & micro high for 1 minute.

ps- beans being high in fibre, is good for health. This is a very healthy dish, can be had with rice & sambar or rice & rasam.