Beans thoran

Ingredients

• 1 cup green beans (150g)
• 1 green chili
• 1 clove garlic (small)
• 1 shallot
• 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 curry leaves (approx)
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 2 tbsp water (approx)
• 1/4 cup shredded fresh coconut (25g, or frozen defrosted)

Instructions

1. 1

   Trim the beans and cut into roughly 1/4 inch (1cm) pieces. Finely chop the chili and garlic. Cut the shallot into thin slices, cutting larger slices in half or smaller.

2. 2

   Warm the coconut oil in a medium-small skillet/frying pan over a medium heat then add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Cook for a minute to become fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the shallot, cook a minute then add the garlic and chili and cook a minute more. Add the curry leaves and turmeric, stir to mix then add the chopped beans.

4. 4

   Add the water, stir then cover the skillet/frying pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the mixture steam and cook around 3-5 minutes to soften the beans. They should still have a slight bite but be cooked.

5. 5

   Remove the lid, stir in the coconut then cook a minute or two more before serving.