Green Beans Toran
Green Beans Toran beautifully balance the different tastes of any dish. This green beans dish “thoran” (stir-fry), is made with green beans, a few spices, grated coconut, and curry leaves.
Ingredients:
Serves 2
- 8oz (225g) green beans, trimmed and cut 1 inch (2.5 cm) lengths
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 red chilies
- 4 curry leaves
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp grated coconut
- 1-2 tbs water
How to make Green Beans Toran:
- Heat the oil in a thick bottomed pan and when hot add mustard seeds.
- Sizzle for a few seconds until the seeds have popped.
- Add the red chili, curry leaves and onion and fry gently, stirring, until onion is golden.
- Turn the heat to low and add the beans, 1 -2 tbsp water, salt and the coconut.
- Cook with the lid firmly on, for about 10 min, until the beans are tender but not soft, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust salt and let the pot stand for 5 min before serving.
