Beans Carrot Thoran
Simple, honest, and on every Kerala lunch plate — beans 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 Beans — chopped
- 2 nos Carrot chopped, small size
- 4 nos Green chillies
- 1/2 cup Cocunut — grated
- 1 nos Onion
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- Mustard seeds, a few
- Curry leaves, a few
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Mix beans, carrot, green chillies, grated cocunut, onion, salt and turmeric powder together with hand.
Step 2
Allow to crackle mustard seed in a pan,add curry leaves.
Step 3
Add the above mixture to the pan cook well.
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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