Maharashtrian Style Farasbi Chi Bhaji Recipe – Beans Cooked With Peanuts

Maharashtrian Style Farasbi Chi Bhaji Recipe, a simple recipe made from French Beans that is made in every Maharashtrian household. Very nutritious and simple to make, you can pack it in your everyday Lunch Box too.   Green beans (French Beans), Raw Peanuts (Moongphali), Maharashtrian Goda Masala, Turmeric powder (Haldi), Jaggery, Red Chilli powder, Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu), Asafoetida (hing), Curry leaves, Lemon juice, Oil, Salt   500 grams Green beans (French Beans) , cut into 1/2 an inch pieces 1/2 cup Raw Peanuts (Moongphali) , roasted and coarsely ground 2 teaspoons Maharashtrian Goda Masala 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi) 1 teaspoon Jaggery , powdered 1-1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu) 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing) 2 sprig Curry leaves 2 teaspoon Lemon juice 2 teaspoons Oil Salt , to taste     10   15     To begin making the Maharashtrian Style Farasbi Chi Bhaji Recipe, dry roast peanuts on medium heat in a pan till they turn golden brown and then grind it to a coarse mix using a mixer grinder and keep aside.Heat oil in the same pan, add the mustard seeds and let it crackle.Add the asafoetida, curry leaves and let it splutter. Add the cut french beans, season with little salt and saute for a minute.Cover it with a lid and let the beans cook in its own steam for 5 minutes, until it is cooked to retain its crunchy texture.Now, add the turmeric powder, goda masala, red chilli powder, jaggery and mix well. Saute for 2 minutes until the raw smell of the spices goes away.Adjust the seasoning, add the roasted and crushed peanuts, give it a stir and cook for another 2 minutes.Add the lemon juice, stir well and switch off the flame.Serve the Maharashtrian Style Farasbi Chi Bhaji Recipe along with Phulkas and Dal Tadka for a simple weeknight dinner. Serve Boondi Raita to complete this meal.