Ingredients 

1 cup chopped French Beans, (200 grams)
1 tsp. Mustard Seeds
1 tsp. Cumin seeds
1 sprig Curry leaves
1 tsp Urad daal
2 tbsp. Scraped Coconut
½ tsp of Red Chilli Powder
¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
½ Coriander and Cumin Powder
Pinch of Asafoetida
Salt to taste

Method
Heat oil in frying pan. Add mustard seeds, jeera, urad dal, asafoetida(hing). Now add the French beans and mix well. Cover with a lid and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add all the dry masala ingredients, salt, scraped coconut and mix well.
The French Beans Upkari is ready to be served with rice or roti.

Note
Upkari can also be prepared with 1 cup soaked Bengal gram (Red Chana).