Sanjeev Kapoor

Beans Poriyal

Haricots verts with coconut

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

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This beautiful Kerala-style preparation brings out the best in green beans and coconut.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1

Method

  1. Place a medium nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the mustard seeds and dal, and sauté until the mustard sputters and the dal is lightly browned.
  2. Add the asafetida and chiles, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the haricots verts, curry leaves, and salt. Add half of the coconut and stir well.
  3. Add