Green Chawli (Long Beans With Shredded Coconut) Recipe

Name: Green Chawli (Long Beans With Shredded Coconut)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb chinese long beans, sliced very thin (1/8 inch); 3 1/2 tablespoons corn oil; 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds; 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder (also known as hing); 1 tablespoon minced thai green chili pepper; 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons freshly ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 3/4 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 - 1 cup water; 1 cup shredded fresh coconut (thawed if from the frozen section); 1 teaspoon sugar; Garnish; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

3/4 lb chinese long beans, sliced very thin (1/8 inch)
3 1/2 tablespoons corn oil
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder (also known as hing)
1 tablespoon minced thai green chili pepper
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons freshly ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 - 1 cup water
1 cup shredded fresh coconut (thawed if from the frozen section)
1 teaspoon sugar
Garnish
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1
Mound the bean slices in a large bowl. Sprinkle with a little water and toss to moisten.
2
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the mustard seeds and let them pop vigorously. Then sprinkle in the asafoetida. Pour in the beans; they will sizzle and sputter.
3
Stir in the chile, ginger, coriander, turmeric, and salt, and toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup water. Stir, and then cover. Steam the beans for 5 minutes, and then check to see if they are sticking. If so, add a little more water and continue to steam until they are tender but not too soft, about 10 more minutes.
4
Mix in the coconut and sugar. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the beans are soft and can be mashed between your fingers, for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
5
Cook's Note: Leave the rubber band on the beans to keep the bunch together as you chop, moving it down as you go.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb chinese long beans, sliced very thin (1/8 inch), 3 1/2 tablespoons corn oil, 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds, 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder (also known as hing), and more.

Yes, Green Chawli (Long Beans With Shredded Coconut) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Chawli (Long Beans With Shredded Coconut)

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