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Beans Thoran

Beans Thoran is an aromatic & healthy side dish made by stir frying beans with coconut, onions, spices & herbs.  Beans Thoran is a popular Kerala side dish that is easy to make and relished with rice meal. Beans Thoran recipe with beetroot is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 25 nos french beans (1 and 1/2 cups chopped)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • salt to taste

To temper:

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 nos red chillies
  • a small sprig curry leaves

To grind:

  • 3 tablespoon grated coconut
  • 4 nos small onion
  • 1 no green chilli
  • 1/2 teaspoon jeera
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

Instructions

  • Trim the edges and chop the beans finely, Set aside.
  • In a pan - heat oil in a pan add the items listed under 'to temper', let it crackle.
  • Then add chopped beans. Saute for few mins.
  • Meanwhile grind together the ingredients listed under 'to grind' to a coarse mixture without adding water. Add it to the pan.
  • Cook for 3-5 mins in low flame till raw smell leaves. Add water.
  • Cook covered for few mins until beans turn soft. You may sprinkle little more water if needed.
  • Stir, fluff it up and cook until the moisture leaves. Switch off. Serve Beans Thoran with the rice meal!
Nutrition Facts
Beans Thoran
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 94mg3%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 102IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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