Carrot & Beans Thoran

1. Carrot & beans – 250 gm, each
2. Grated coconut – 1/2 cup
   Green chilly – 4
   Small onion – 5
   Garlic – a small piece
   Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
   Jeera (cumin) – a small pinch (optional)
3. Salt
4. Mustard – 1/2 tsp
5. Curry leaves
6. Coconut oil

Cut the beans finely and grate the carrots. Combine number 2 ingredients and mix it well using your hands. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add curry leaves & the coconut mixture. Fry it for 2-3 minutes (do not make the coconut brown). Add the sliced beans, grated carrots & salt. Combine everything well. Sprinkle around 1 tbsp water & cover and cook it on low flame till its done. This should be ready in 5-10  mins, approx.

Notes: Give it a stir once in between, otherwise it may stick to the bottom. You can increase the amount of coconut if you like.

Also check out the carrot & beans thoran made by Nisha using this recipe. Attached is the pic.

Here is another pic of carrot & beans thoran made by Nisha, one of the dear reader’s of MariasMenu :)