Green Beans With Coconut ( Indian Style )

"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"
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.

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Reviews

  1. Made exactly as written. I was looking for a recipe for green beans by Vij, but no luck so I thought I would try this one. Very good, easy & I had all ingredients at the ready. Served with Vij's Lamb in Creamy Cardmom curry. GG
     
  2. Delicious! I had some fresh green beans and I have never loved green beans so I was looking for an interesting way to cook them. I didn't use ginger or chiles because i didn't have any. Regardless, , this dish was a hit with my whole family (ten year old included). I served it over brown rice as a side dish. I now like green beans and will make this again soon!
     
  3. Wonderful! So aromatic and the taste lives up to the aroma. I used dried coconut and frozen beans--now I can't wait to make this again with fresh beans which will soon be at the farm market. Really a lovely dish. Thanks, Sana!
     
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An Indian living in the US for the past couple of years. A full time graduate student. Love to cook. Cook lunch and dinner every day but really love it when we have guests for lunch or dinner. When I have guests, I allow myself to prepare a 3 or four course meal , not otherwise :).
 
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