Yardlong Bean Stew

The yardlong bean we call chori is also called asparagus bean, snake bean, cow pea, bodi and several other names. This Asian bean grows on vines and is generally a foot long. It is hard to eat this bean without cooking it for a long time and preferably with spices and oil. The Parsi food repertoire includes a delicious way of preparing this unusual bean. I share my mother’s recipe that is guaranteed to please.