Green Bean and Cashew Nut Thoran
Brighten up your table with Green Bean and Cashew Nut Thoran, a vibrant, nutrient-packed South Indian stir-fry that's as flavorful as it is wholesome. This dish combines tender green beans with crunchy roasted cashews, aromatic curry leaves, and a dash of turmeric for a burst of earthy flavor. Finished with freshly grated coconut, this thoran is cooked in fragrant coconut oil, infusing it with authentic Kerala-style aromas. Quick to prepare and ready in under 35 minutes, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly recipe pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or flatbreads, making it perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a festive meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Green beans
- 50 grams Cashew nuts
- 50 grams Grated fresh coconut
- 4 pieces Shallots
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 piece Green chili
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1.5 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends. Chop them into small, bite-sized pieces.
Roughly chop the shallots and garlic cloves. Slice the green chili thinly.
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
Add the mustard seeds and let them sputter. Then, add the cumin seeds and sauté for 30 seconds.
Toss in the cashew nuts and roast them in the oil until they turn golden in color, about 1–2 minutes.
Add the chopped shallots, garlic, and green chili to the pan. Sauté until the shallots are soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
Stir in the curry leaves, followed by the chopped green beans. Mix well.
Sprinkle the turmeric powder and salt over the beans, and stir to coat evenly.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the beans cook for 8–10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly crunchy.
Once the beans are cooked, add the grated coconut and mix well. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, uncovered.
Serve hot as a side dish with steamed rice or flatbreads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.5 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1849 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1595 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
