Green Beans With Coconut ( Indian Style )

Submitted 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"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

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

directions

1. Cook the beans till almost done ( I microwave them for about 8-10 minutes).
2. Heat the oil and saute the cumin seeds, onions, ginger,garlic and green chillies.
3. When the onions get a little brown, add the cooked green beans.
4. Add turmeric.
5. Add the coconut.
6. Add salt to taste.
7. Cook for about 5 minutes until all the ingredients are combined.
8. Serve hot with rice or Indian bread.

Reviews

[Gumboot Gourmet]

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

 

[ALBslc4]

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!

 

[Chef Kate]

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!