Tempered Edamame

Tempered Soybeans.

Edamame are fresh soybeans in a pod. The soybean pods are shelled and the soy beans are boiled in salted water till just soft. Oil is tempered with few spices and cooked edamame are briefly fried in oil. Lemon juice is added as a final step along with freshly grated coconut if desired. Serve tempered edamame immediately.
Makes: around 3 Servings of Tempered Soybeans.

Ingredients:

• Shelled Fresh Soy Beans 2 Cups
• Red Chile Powder 1/4 tsp
• Grated Fresh Coconut 2 Tbsps
• Turmeric Powder 1/8 tsp
• Lemon Juice 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

Talimpu:

• Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp
• Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
• Urad Dal 1/2 tsp
• Broken Dried Red Chiles 3 – 4
• Asafoetida a Big Pinch
• Curry Leaves 8
• Oil 2 tsps

Method of preparation:

Boil the shelled soy beans in enough salted water for around 10 minutes or until they are soft.
Strain the boiled soy beans and refresh in cold water and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add all talimpu ingredients in order.
When urad dal changes color, add cooked edamame and salt.
Stir fry for few seconds and stir in grated coconut, red chile powder and turmeric powder.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
Adjust the seasoning if required and serve tempered edamame as a snack or as a accompaniment to steamed rice.
Notes: Make sure not to overcook the edamame.

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