French Beans Thoran/Stir Fry Recipe

Thoran is essentially a Keralite synonym for a stir fry. A dash of coconut oil is used to season the vegetable. Ginger and onion may or may not be used in the seasoning depending on one’s preference. It is usually garnished with coconut.

Ingredients :

• 200 gms French Beans
• 1 inch piece of ginger
• 2 green chillies
• 1 tsp Coconut oil
• 1 tsp Mustard
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• Salt
• 2 tbsps Coconut

Method :

String the French Beans and wash them. Chop them into desired size. Mince the chillies and grate the ginger. Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard and after it splutters add the green chillies, curry leaves and ginger. Toss. Add the French Beans and salt. Mix well. Sprinkle a little water and stir fry on a gentle flame till done. Garnish with coconut.