Beans Thoran / Beans Stir Fry

Beans Thoran is a tasty side dish for rice, usually served in Kerala sadyas. Its prepared the same way as Cheera Thoran with a little changes.

Preparation time: 5 mins Makes 2 servings Cooking time: 15 mins Ingredients: Beans - 1 cup, chopped Onion - 1 small, chopped Garlic - 3-4 pods , crushed Red Chillies - 1-2 Urad Dal - 1.5 tsp Chana Dal - 1.5 tsp Mustard - 1.5 tsp Asafoetida - a pinch Curry Leaves - 1 sprig Coconut oil - 1 tsp Salt Oil To grind : Grated coconut - 2-3 tbs Shallots - 3-4 nos. Green Chillies - 2 nos Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp Turmeric - 1/2 tsp Procedure :

1. Grind coarsely the coconut, shallots, g.chillies, cumin seeds and turmeric. Meanwhile microwave the beans with a little water for 4 mins.
2. Heat oil in a pan; add mustard, urad dal, chana dal, dry red chillies & curry leaves.
3. Saute Onion to pink and add crushed garlic & asafoetida.
4. To this, add the chopped beans , salt and saute for a while.
5. After the beans cooks for 3-4 mins, add the ground coconut paste.Mix well.
6. Let this cook till the the mixture is dry.
7. Switch off the stove, add 1 tsp of coconut oil n mix well.

Serve hot with Steamed Rice and curry.