Kosoi Bwtwi / Green Beans Garlic Curry ~ No Oil Recipe

           Tripura is one of the ‘Seven Sisters’ states of Northeast India. It  is bordered by the country of Bangladesh on its north, west, south and south eastern side whereas the states of Assam and Mizoram are located in the east and shares a common boundary with Tripura. Tripura shares an international border of 856 kms with Bangladesh. The capital of the state is Agartala. Tripura was given the status of a separate state of the Indian Union on 21st, January 1972. 

          The state of Tripura is well known for its beautiful culture and rich tradition. There are many tribal communities residing in Tripura. The cuisine of Tripura hence represents the food style of the tribal people. The food of Tripura is mainly non vegetarian. One of the most important ingredient of Truipuri cuisine is Berma. It is basically fermented dried puthi fish. It is also used as spices for most of the dishes.  The food of Tripura is made in different cooking methods. Large number of the Tripura cuisine is made without oil. Most of the foods are fermented or smoked. Herbs are used while making the food.  The recipe which I am sharing below is the simple curry made with beans and garlic with out any oil!! Sound very healthy right..

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:  30 ~ 40 minutes

Serves: 5

Adapted from here 

Ingredients:

1 lb / ½ kg green beans, cut into 1 ~ 2 inch pieces

10 green chillies, splitted  vertically  

2 medium size onion, chopped 

10 garlic pods, crushed

1 tsp turmeric powder 

Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat 6 cups of water in a sauce pan, When it starts to boil,  add remaining ingredients except crashed garlic.

2. Cook it in medium heat for 20 ~ 25 minutes till it become soft and not mushy.

3. Lower the heat and add crushed garlic. Stir once and cover with lid. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve as side dish with steamed rice. ( Traditionally, this dish is garnished with Khundrupui leaves, (Tripuri spices) or with banta leaves).  I used minced cilantro..

Kosoi Bwtwi / Green Beans Garlic Curry

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time:  30 ~ 40 minutes

Serves: 5

Adapted from here 

Ingredients:

1 lb / ½ kg green beans, cut into 1 ~ 2 inch pieces

10 green chillies, splitted  vertically  

2 medium size onion, chopped 

10 garlic pods, crushed

1 tsp turmeric powder 

Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat 6 cups of water in a sauce pan, When it starts to boil,  add remaining ingredients except crashed garlic.

2. Cook it in medium heat for 20 ~ 25 minutes till it become soft and not mushy.

3. Lower the heat and add crushed garlic. Stir once and cover with lid. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve as side dish with steamed rice. ( Traditionally, this dish is garnished with Khundrupui leaves, (Tripuri spices) or with banta leaves).  I used minced cilantro..

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