STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS WITH COCONUT
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
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.
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Brainyark Gemstone
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the coconut adds a nice touch of sweetness.
Ntombe Gabuzela
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the coconut adds a tropical flair.
Nimusiima Scola
[email protected]I thought the dish was a little bland. I added some garlic and ginger to give it more flavor.
Goingunamed
[email protected]I added some chopped red bell pepper to the dish and it gave it a nice pop of color and flavor.
Abdul Maleek
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
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[email protected]I didn't have any coconut milk on hand, so I used almond milk instead. It worked great and the dish was still delicious.
Raees Ahmad
[email protected]The green beans were a little too crisp for my taste, but the flavor was spot-on.
Rubab G
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Lwazi Phumula
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The green beans are cooked perfectly and the coconut adds a nice flavor.
Sapana Maharjan
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out exactly as pictured. The green beans were crisp and the coconut added a subtle sweetness.
Imran Tahsan
[email protected]I love the combination of green beans and coconut in this dish. It's a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals.
Wali Wali
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the green beans turned out great. They were crispy and flavorful, and the coconut added a nice touch of sweetness.
Mike Symchuk
[email protected]Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The coconut adds a unique flavor that really sets it apart from other green bean dishes.
Amad Azeem MAzeem
[email protected]This stir-fried green beans with coconut is unbelievable. It's so flavorful and the green beans are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.