South Indian style green beans stir fry with coconut, green chillies and cilantro. Can be served as a side with rice / rotis.
- 3 cups chopped beans
- 4 tbsp grated coconut
- 2 to 4 green chillies ( use as per your spice levels)
- 1/2 cup tightly packed cilantro/ coriander leaves
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- a fat pinch asafoetida
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp oil (coconut/ sesame or peanut oil)
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
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Make a somewhat smooth paste of the coconut, green chillies and cilantro and set it aside. You can also use the stalks of the cilantro to make the paste.
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Heat an iron pan or a non stick pan and add the oil. I prefer to use coconut or sesame oil. When the oil heats up, add the mustard seeds, urad dal and asafoetida. Let the mustard seeds splutter.
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Then add the chopped beans, salt, turmeric powder and saute in medium high flame until the beans are cooked. I sprinkle water as necessary and close the lid for 5 to 6 minutes to cook the beans.
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When the beans become soft, add the ground mixture and give it a mix. Let it cook for a minute and switch off.
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Beans thoran / poriyal are ready to be served with rice / rotis
I would strongly suggest using green chillies for this recipe. Green chillies with cilantro gives a beautiful flavor.
For instant pot version, search for beans masala kari instant pot version on the blog.