Kerala Beans Thoran
Finely chopped beans stir-fried with grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves — this thoran is the workhorse of the Kerala meal. Quick to make, always welcome on the banana leaf alongside rice and sambar.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 250 g Beans
- 3 nos Onion — finely chopped
- 5 nos Green chillies — finely chopped
- 1/2 Of Coconut — grated
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 3 tsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 – Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
- Curry leaves, a few
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Beans Thoran - Kerala Style, first chop finely the beans, onions and green chillies.
Step 2
Mix together the above chopped items, grated coconut, salt and turmeric powder.
Step 3
Mix using your hands for best results.
Step 4
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil or a kadai.
Step 5
Let the mustard seeds crackle and cook red chillies and curry leaves.
Step 6
Add the beans-coconut mixture and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 7
Sprinkle a little water and cover the pan with its lid.
Step 8
Simmer for about 5 minutes Beans thoran dish should not be overcooked. Overcooking destroys the appeal and flavor of the dish.
Step 9
Remove the cover and Stir everything together thoroughly the whole contents again.
Step 10
Keep it on flame till beans thoran is done.
Step 11
The beans thoran with rice and curry.
Tip
Grated coconut goes in last and cooks just long enough to warm through. Overcooking makes it chewy instead of soft.
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