Green Beans With Coconut ( Indian Style )

Name: Green Beans With Coconut ( Indian Style )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

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Recipe by Sana7149

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

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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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