Achingya Thoren Kerala Style Green Bean Curry

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This recipe is from kerala region of india. A thoren is a dry curry made from chopped vegetables, coconut, mustard seed and curry leaves.

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Steps

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Finely chop 5 of the curry leaves , and put in a medium bowl.

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Add coconut , cumin , cayenne , turmeric , and garlic , and mix well.

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Add enough water to make coconut mixture moist enough to just hold together when pinched between thumb and forefinger , then set aside.

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Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.

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Add mustard seeds and rice , and fry until mustard seeds pop , about 2 minutes.

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Add chiles , fry for a few seconds , and carefully add remaining 10 curry leaves.

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Be careful - leaves will spatter when they hit the hot oil.

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When leaves have crackled but are still green , about 30 seconds , add green beans , salt , and 2 tbsp water , and stir to mix well.

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Cook , stirring often , until beans begin to soften yet are still slightly crunchy , about 5 minutes.

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Stir in reserved coconut mixture , and cook , stirring often , until beans are tender , about 5 minutes more.

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Add salt to taste.

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Do not eat curry or bay leaves - remove as you find them.

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Ingredients

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curry leaves, coconut, ground cumin, cayenne, turmeric, garlic cloves, vegetable oil, brown mustard seeds, raw rice, dried hot red chiles, green beans, salt