Best 7 Green Beans With Coconut Indian Style Recipes

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In the vibrant tapestry of Indian cuisine, green beans, known as "hariyali", take center stage in a symphony of flavors. This versatile vegetable is celebrated in two delectable recipes that capture the essence of Indian culinary heritage: Green Beans with Coconut and Green Beans Thoran. Embark on a culinary voyage to discover the harmonious blend of spices, the textural contrast between crunchy beans and tender coconut, and the vibrant green hues that define these exceptional dishes.

**Green Beans with Coconut:** This classic South Indian dish, often served during festive occasions, showcases the perfect balance of flavors. Fresh green beans are sautéed with aromatic curry leaves, mustard seeds, and a hint of spice, before being enveloped in a creamy coconut sauce. The coconut milk adds a layer of richness and subtle sweetness, while the curry leaves and mustard seeds impart a delightful nutty flavor.

**Green Beans Thoran:** Originating from the state of Kerala, Green Beans Thoran is a simple yet flavorful side dish that embodies the essence of Keralan cuisine. Green beans are combined with grated coconut, a medley of spices, and a touch of tamarind for a tangy twist. The result is a colorful and aromatic dish that pairs perfectly with rice or flatbreads.

These two recipes offer a delightful exploration of Indian culinary traditions, showcasing the versatility of green beans and the diverse flavors of India. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these dishes will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of India's culinary landscape.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN BEAN CURRY



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I ate this with rice or coconut roti almost every evening in Sri Lanka-- I could not get enough of it! Using fresh ingredients is of the utmost importance. Some of the ingredients may be difficult to find, but they really are essential. This goes very well with rice as a vegetarian entree or alone as a side dish.

Provided by AlliePeacock

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 serrano peppers, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
5 fresh curry leaves
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, serrano pepper, garlic, and curry leaves in the oil until the onions are golden brown. Stir in the curry powder, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, and salt; cook another 3 minutes. Add the green beans to the mixture and stir until evenly coated. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the beans are al dente. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer at least 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 9.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS WITH COCONUT



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Everyone I cook for most often seems to love coconut; I've realized finally that it's a very easy way to keep them all happy. What I like about this particular dish is that the coconut adds flavor without excessive richness. Serve this as a side dish to a more formal meal or with lentils and rice for a simple dinner at home.

Provided by Suvir Saran

Categories     Dinner     Side     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Green Bean     Pea     Coconut     Chile Pepper     Hot Pepper

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons yellow split peas
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon hulled black gram beans (urad dal; optional)
3 whole dried red chiles
8 fresh or 12 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder (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 saambhar powder or rasam powder (optional)
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine the oil, yellow split peas, and mustard seeds, if using, in a large wok, kadai, 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.)
  • Add the urad dal, 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.)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Uncover and cook, stirring often, until all of the water has evaporated, about 5 more minutes. Taste for salt and serve hot.

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD SEEDS, CASHEWS AND COCONUT



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This fragrant, deeply flavored green bean dish works as an intense side dish for a simple meal or as a meatless main course in its own right. Take care when adding the mustard seeds to the skillet - they can pop and jump out of the pan as they heat, so stand back. If you can't find large flakes of dried coconut (also sometimes called chips), you can substitute shredded coconut, as long as it's unsweetened. But ground coconut will be too fine to add the necessary texture.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes or chips
2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 (1/4-inch-thick) coins fresh ginger
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon turmeric
Large pinch red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
5 large basil leaves, sliced into ribbons
1 pound green or wax beans, trimmed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/3 cup chopped roasted cashews (salted or unsalted, to taste)
Cooked rice, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add coconut flakes and toast, shaking pan occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer flakes to a bowl.
  • Heat oil in the same skillet. Add garlic, ginger, mustard seed, turmeric, red pepper flakes and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in basil, green beans and salt. Toss well to coat in oil and seasonings.
  • Add 1/3 cup water, cover partly and reduce heat to medium. Cook until beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beans are wilted and lightly colored. Toss in cashews and coconut flakes. Serve over rice, with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 369 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH COCONUT



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Categories     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Coconut     Green Bean     Hot Pepper     Seed     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup finely grated unsweetened coconut* (1 1/2 oz)
1/3 cup water
1 lb green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds*
1 (1 1/2-inch) dried hot red chile, seeded and crumbled
1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir together coconut and water in a bowl. Let soak at room temperature until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  • Cook beans in a 6-quart heavy pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander set in a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain well.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add mustard seeds, chile, and bay leaf and sauté, stirring, until mustard seeds make popping sounds, about 1 minute. Add beans and stir until coated with oil. Add coconut mixture and cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
  • *Available at kalustyans.com.

COCONUT GREEN BEANS



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Quick, easy side dish with a subtle kick. * I originally found this recipe in Jane Kirby's Glamour's Gourmet on The Run (1987), and have since simplified it and reduced the number of ingredients (I'm a cheap college student)--but I recommend checking out the original, which includes cooking with a bay leaf and mustard seeds.

Provided by A. Deume

Categories     Vegetable

Time 9m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup frozen green beans
4 tablespoons unsweetened dried shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet, add pepper flakes.
  • Sauté green beans until cooked.
  • Add coconut, sauté until heated (be careful not to brown).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.2

GREEN BEANS THORAN (GREEN BEANS WITH COCONUT)



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A delicious accompaniment to almost any Indian meal, this Kerala classic can be prepared with French beans, stringless beans, the oriental asparagus bean known as lobhia, or in fact almost any kind of firm vegetable cut into small pieces. Adjust the amount of chili to your personal preference. The original recipe called for 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, but this can be easily cut down. Use coconut oil, if you wish, to be authentic. For your convenience, this dish can be cooked ahead, and heated gently at the time of serving. Adapted from a recipe by Madhur Jaffrey.

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Coconut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb green beans
1 shallot, about 1 oz in weight (note, not scallion)
1 -2 fresh hot green chili pepper, cut into 2 to 3 pieces each,and de-seeded for less heat if desired
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup freshly grated coconut (3 oz) or 2 ounces unsweetened coconut, barely covered with warm water and left to sit for an hour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds
2 teaspoons uncooked white rice
10 -12 fresh curry leaves (preferably) or 10 -12 dried curry leaves
1 whole dried hot red chili pepper
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Wash, string beans if necessary, make several bundles (for convenience) and slice them crosswise into 1/4-inch segments.
  • Coarsely grind the shallots, green chilies, garlic, coconut, cumin and turmeric in a food processor or blender, and set to one side.
  • Place the oil in a wok or large skillet, which has a lid, and heat over a medium-high flame.
  • Add the mustard seeds and rice, and stir and saute for a few seconds until the mustard seeds begin to pop and splutter and the rice swells and turns golden.
  • Add the curry leaves and red chili, and after a few more seconds, when the chilli swells and darkens, add the green beans.
  • Continue to stir and fry for 2-3 minutes, then roughly pile them into a mound in the cooking vessel.
  • Form a hole in the center of the mound and place within it the coarsely ground spices.
  • Now cover over the spices with some of the beans, season with salt, and add the water to the pan.
  • Immediately cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook approximately 10 minutes until the beans are tender.
  • Mix all the ingredients together well, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 13.2, Sodium 599.2, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 7, Sugar 6, Protein 4.4

GREEN BEANS WITH COCONUT ( INDIAN STYLE )



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This recipe is actually a south Indian recipe. Usually made with fresh grated coconut.But, I make it with dessicated coconut and it still turns out great. Adjust the seasoning to your taste as they are guesstimates. Serve with rice or indian bread

Provided by Sana7149

Categories     Coconut

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups green beans (frozen cut or fresh cut)
1 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup finely sliced onion
1/2 tablespoon cumin seed
1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 tablespoon grated garlic
1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
1/2-1 tablespoon chopped green chili
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt

Steps:

  • Cook the beans till almost done ( I microwave them for about 8-10 minutes).
  • Heat the oil and saute the cumin seeds, onions, ginger,garlic and green chillies.
  • When the onions get a little brown, add the cooked green beans.
  • Add turmeric.
  • Add the coconut.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes until all the ingredients are combined.
  • Serve hot with rice or Indian bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Sodium 55, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen green beans instead of fresh ones.
  • If you don't have coconut milk on hand, you can use unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or bell peppers.
  • If you like your green beans spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
  • Serve this dish with rice, quinoa, or your favorite bread.

Conclusion:

This green beans with coconut recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy green beans, give this recipe a try!

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