String Beans and Coconut Koora Recipe - Cooking Index
1 lb | 454g / 16oz | Green beans - trimmed |
Salt to taste | ||
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Turmeric |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Corn oil |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Chana dal |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Urad dal |
1/2 tablespoon | 7.5ml | Mustard seeds |
1/2 tablespoon | 7.5ml | Cumin seeds |
3 | Red chile peppers - crushed | |
1/2 tablespoon | 7.5ml | Curry leaves - (optional) |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Coconut - shredded, unsweetened |
Cut beans, crosswise, into 1/4 inch pieces. Boil with salt and turmeric until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in a small saucepan or skillet. When oil is hot, lower heat and add chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin, chile peppers and, if using, curry leaves. Stir, cooking until dal turns golden and mustard seeds pop. Remove from heat, add coconut, stir for a minute and mix into green beans. Serve warm.
Source:
Sue Sista of "Sue's Indian Cuisine"
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