Stir Fried Green Beans (Beans Muzhekuparutti)

Overview

This stir fried green beans has very unique texture and flavor which comes from the fresh coconut chips added to it. A french cut frozen green beans can be used for this. Red pepper flakes gives the spiciness to this dish. Goes very well as side dish with rice and curries or chapatti's. A very easy side dish ready in few minutes.

Green Beans Stir Fry

Ingredients

French cut green beans(frozen) - 1 lb

Half a medium size onion thin sliced

Garlic cloves - 4 thin sliced

Curry leaves -  2 sprigs

Coconut chips - 1/4 cup

Red crushed pepper flakes 2 teaspoon

Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Olive oil - 3 tablespoons

Steps

1.  Heat oil in a pan. When the oil gets hot add the thin sliced onion and garlic to it. 

2. Saute till the onions are light brown. Add the turmeric and red pepper flakes to it. Saute few minutes and add the curry leaves. 

3. Add the frozen green beans, salt and the coconut chips to the sauteed onion garlic mixture and mix well. Cover with lid and cook for about 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally till the beans are cooked well and all liquid evaporated.

Serve hot with rice or Chapati.