Long beans thoran /achinga payar thoran kerala style

Achinga payar thoran is a simple kerala style thoran made with long beans, coconut and very mild spices .Myself and my husband loves to have this thoran with chapathi.Its a fibre rich thoran with full of Kerala flavours 

 Makes :3 to 4

Calories - 100kcal per serve (approx)

Time : 20 min 

Ingredients 

Long beans/Achinga payar -250 g

Grated coconut -1/2 cup

Shallots -3 (sliced)

Green chilli -1

Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Dried red chilli -1

Jeera -1/4 tsp

Garlic -1 clove 

Curry leaves -1 sprig 

Coconut oil -1 tbsp

Salt to taste 

How to make

1. Heat oil in a pan 
2. Add mustard seeds.When they start to splutter ,add the dried red chilli and curry leaves.Saute it
3. Add the chopped long beans ( should be smaller than done for Achinga payar mezhukkupuratti).Stir well
4. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of water , cover and cook on low heat for 10 min 
5. In a mixie jar add the grated coconut, shallots, garlic , jeera,green chilli , turmeric and a little salt.Pulse it twice till it's crushed 
6. Now add the coconut mixture, check for salt and stir fry it for 2 to 3 min till it's combined and the moisture is evaporated 
7. Serve hot with rice  

Notes 

Coconut can be reduced to 1/4 cup and sliced coconut can be added 

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