Carrots and green Beans curry(Sri Lankan, vegetarian).

5g protein · 45 min · 249 kcal

Carrots and green Beans curry(Sri Lankan, vegetarian).

Carrots and green Beans curry(Sri Lankan, vegetarian).A coconut milk based curry. Mildly spiced recipe for kids to enjoy or to accompany spicy meat curries in your menu.

45 min4 servings249 kcal

Ingredients

  • Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.
  • 250 g of beans
  • 250 g carrots
  • 3 tablespoons of oil
  • a sprig of curry leaves
  • 2-3 garlic cloves sliced thin
  • 1 medium-sized onion finely sliced
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon of chilli flecks(optional)
  • 1/2 cup of Water
  • 1/2 cup of thick coconut milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim Beans(250g), cut lengthwise exposing the seeds inside...: Trim Beans(250g), cut lengthwise exposing the seeds inside and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cut the top and the end of the...: Cut the top and the end of the carrots(250g) and peel the skin, then cut them into thin circles and halve them. set aside.

  3. 3

    Place a pan over medium heat, pour oil(3...: Place a pan over medium heat, pour oil(3 tbsp), add the curry leaves( a sprig), onions(1 medium), and garlic slices(2-3 cloves sliced).

  4. 4

    Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn translucent.

  5. 5

    Add turmeric powder(1 tsp), mustard seeds(1 tsp), and...: Add turmeric powder(1 tsp), mustard seeds(1 tsp), and temper all the ingredients in the pan until they turn slightly golden brown.

  6. 6

    Include the carrots and sauté with the onions...: Include the carrots and sauté with the onions and spices for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.

  7. 7

    Add the beans to the curry and sauté...: Add the beans to the curry and sauté for a further 3 minutes, season with salt.

  8. 8

    Pour in the water(1/2 a cup)and let the...: Pour in the water(1/2 a cup)and let the curry simmer for 5-10 minutes over medium heat.

  9. 9

    Once the water reduces by half, pour in...: Once the water reduces by half, pour in the coconut milk(1/2 a cup)and cook until gravy turns thick over medium heat.

  10. 10

    Depending on how much of the thick gravy...: Depending on how much of the thick gravy you need, remove the curry from the stove season with salt if necessary.

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