Sri Lankan String bean curry with Turmeric and Coconut milk.

Ingredients

• 250 g of string Beans cut into an angle
• 4 tablespoons of oil
• A sprig of curry leaves(substitute with a bay leaf)
• 1 medium-sized onion(sliced fine)
• 3 cloves of garlic minced or sliced fine
• 1/2 a teaspoon of turmeric powder
• A pinch of chilli powder or chilli flakes(optional)
• 1/4 cup of coconut milk(add 1/2 a cup if you need gravy)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the beans, and pinch off both tips...: Wash the beans, and pinch off both tips of the string beans.

2. 2

   Cut them at a slight angle. set them...: Cut them at a slight angle. set them aside.

3. 3

   Place a skillet over medium heat and pour...: Place a skillet over medium heat and pour in the oil.

4. 4

   Add the curry leaves(substitute with a bay leaf),...: Add the curry leaves(substitute with a bay leaf), onions, garlic and, turmeric.

5. 5

   Sauté the ingredients for 2 minutes until the...: Sauté the ingredients for 2 minutes until the onions turn golden.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to low, then add the...: Reduce the heat to low, then add the string beans you’ve cut with the sautéed ingredients in the skillet.

7. 7

   Season with salt and cook the beans for...: Season with salt and cook the beans for 3-5 minutes over low- medium heat.

8. 8

   Once the beans are cooked for two minutes,...: Once the beans are cooked for two minutes, pour in the coconut milk with the optional chilli powder or red chilli flakes.

9. 9

   Let the green bean curry simmer for five...: Let the green bean curry simmer for five minutes while mixing them with coconut milk.

10. 10

    The beans will cook in coconut milk and...: The beans will cook in coconut milk and gradually reduce to coat the beans.

11. 11

    Serve warm with any of the side dish...: Serve warm with any of the side dish options given above.