Green Beans Thoran Green Beans with Coconut

Bring the vibrant flavors of South India to your table with Green Beans Thoran, a delightful stir-fry featuring tender green beans, fragrant spices, and a touch of freshly grated coconut. This quick and healthy recipe combines the crunch of perfectly cooked green beans with the aromatic goodness of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and turmeric, all harmonized by the richness of coconut oil. Topped with a generous sprinkle of coconut, this dish offers a balanced blend of earthy, spicy, and slightly sweet notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, Green Beans Thoran is an excellent vegan and gluten-free side dish, perfectly paired with steamed rice and curry for a wholesome meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Green beans
• 100 g Grated fresh coconut
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 2 pcs Dried red chilies
• 10 pcs Fresh curry leaves
• 2 pcs Green chilies
• 4 pcs Shallots (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the green beans thoroughly. Trim the ends and chop them finely into small pieces, approximately 1/4 inch in size.

Step 2

Slice the green chilies lengthwise and set them aside.

Step 3

In a large, deep skillet or pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add mustard seeds to the heated oil. When they begin to splutter, add the cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Stir for 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 5

Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté until they turn soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the green chilies and turmeric powder. Mix well.

Step 7

Add the chopped green beans to the pan. Sprinkle with salt and give everything a good stir to coat the beans in the spices.

Step 8

Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover the pan with a lid, and allow the beans to cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ensure the beans are tender but still retain a slight crunch.

Step 9

Once the beans are cooked, add the grated fresh coconut to the pan. Mix thoroughly to incorporate the coconut evenly.

Step 10

Cook for another 2-3 minutes without the lid, allowing the flavors to combine and any excess moisture to evaporate.

Step 11

Remove from heat. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

Step 12

Transfer the Green Beans Thoran to a serving dish and serve warm as a side dish with steamed rice and curry.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(831.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	914.4

Total Fat 64.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3033.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.0g
Protein 18.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 327.5mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 1902.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.0%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 33.6%