Beans Carrot Thoran Recipe Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 carrots 10-12 French beans 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 tsp jeerakam or cumin seeds 2-3 shallots or ulli 2 green chillies 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp split urad dal (uzhunnu parippu), optional 2 tsp coconut oil 1/4 tsp mustard seeds A few curry leaves Salt How to Make Beans Carrot Thoran
- Cut the beans and carrots into small pieces of equal size. 2. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and uzhunnu if using. When the mustard pops, add the curry leaves and cut vegetables. Add turmeric and salt. Lower flame and cook stirring occasionally. 3. Coarsely grind coconut + jeera + shallots + chillies without adding water. 4. Once the carrots and beans are almost cooked, add the coconut mixture. Stir well and continue to cook until the vegetables are cooked through. Serve hot with rice and any non-coconut based gravy like Ulli Theeyal or Kara Kuzhambu. Here is wishing all my Indian readers a very happy Republic Day. May we all live in peace and harmony just like the vegetables, coconut and masala in this curry blends to make a great-tasting dish.
