Stir-Fried Green Beans With Coconut Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Green Beans With Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 teaspoons yellow split peas; 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds (optional); 1 teaspoon hulled black gram beans (; ; optional); 3 whole dried red chiles; 8 fresh or 12 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (optional); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/8 teaspoon; (optional); 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 3/4 pound green beans, both ends trimmed, beans cut on an angle into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon; or; (optional); 1 cup water

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons yellow split peas
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon hulled black gram beans (
; optional)
3 whole dried red chiles
8 fresh or 12 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon
(optional)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3/4 pound green beans, both ends trimmed, beans cut on an angle into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon
or
(optional)
1 cup water

1
Combine the oil, yellow split peas, and mustard seeds, if using, in a large wok,
2
, or frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until the split peas turn golden brown. 1 to 2 minutes. (Cover if using mustard seeds-they pop and splatter-and cook until you hear them crackle.)
3
Add the
4
, chiles, curry leaves, if using, and cumin and cook uncovered, stirring, 1 more minute. (Stand back if using curry leaves; they spit when they hit the oil.)
5
Add the asafoetida, if using, and 1/4 cup of the coconut and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the beans and salt and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
6
Add the remaining 1/4 cup coconut, the saambhar or rasam powder, if using, and the water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Uncover and cook, stirring often, until all of the water has evaporated, about 5 more minutes. Taste for salt and serve hot.

137

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons canola oil, 2 teaspoons yellow split peas, 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds (optional), 1 teaspoon hulled black gram beans (, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Green Beans With Coconut falls under the General 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.

Stir-Fried Green Beans With Coconut

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