Achinga Thoran
Simple, honest, and on every Kerala lunch plate — mixed thoran is coconut oil, grated coconut, and a handful of spices working quietly together. No fuss, just good food.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1/2 kg Long beans Achinga
- 4 nos Shallots
- 3 nos Garlic cloves
- Curry leaves, a few
- 6 nos Dry red chillies
- Mustard seeds, a few
- Salt As req
- 1 tsp Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Wash long beans and cut into small size.
Step 2
Roughly grind(chathakkuka) shallots, garlic cloves, dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Step 3
Let the mustard seeds crackle in oil and the ground ingredients and cook it, stirring.
Step 4
Add long beans and give it a good stir. Add salt and cook well.
Step 5
Goes well with rice.
Tip
The pan should be completely dry when you finish — no moisture should remain. That dryness is what gives thoran its characteristic texture.
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