Cluster beans are high in fiber and good for diabetic patients. It has very unique bitter taste which separates it out from the rest of the fresh green beans. The sweet taste from fresh grated coconut compliments the slight bitter taste from cluster beans to make this a very delicious dish. This is a very common dish in Kerala which is easy to make and can be used as a side dish for rice or chapati.
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| Cluster Beans Finely chopped |
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| Cluster Beans Thoran |
Ingredients
Cluster beans - one pound - cleaned and finely chopped
Fresh grated coconut - 1/2 cup
Red Onion half of a medium size one finely chopped
Garlic - 6 cloves finely chopped
Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
Crushed red pepper - 1 - 2 tablespoons
Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon
Oil - 3 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Steps
1. Clean the cluster beans tips removed, wash well in plenty of water and finely chop and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan. When the oil gets hot add the finely chopped red onion and garlic to it.
3. When the onions get light brown add the crushed red pepper and turmeric to it. Saute few minutes.
4. Add the curry leaves to this . Saute few more minutes and add the finely chopped cluster beans to it. Mix well cover pan with lid, simmer heat and cook till the cluster beans are cooked well . Takes about 7 - 10 minutes. Keep stirring every 5 minutes
5. When the cluster beans are cooked add the freshly grated coconut to it. Remove lid. Mix well till all liquid is evaporated.
Serve hot with rice or chapati.
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