Stir-Fried Green Beans with Coconut
Stir-Fried Green Beans with Coconut is a flavorful South Indian South Indian Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine the oil, yellow split peas, and mustard seeds, if using, in a large wok, kadai, or frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine the oil, yellow split peas, and mustard seeds, if using, in a large wok, kadai, or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Cook, stirring, until the split peas turn golden brown. 1 to 2 minutes. (Cover if using mustard seeds—they pop and splatter—and cook until you hear them crackle.).
Add the urad dal, chiles, curry leaves, if using, and cumin and cook uncovered, stirring, 1 more minute. (Stand back if using curry leaves; they spit when they hit the oil.).
Add the asafoetida, if using, and 1/4 cup of the coconut and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
Add the beans and salt and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup coconut, the saambhar or rasam powder, if using, and the water.
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
Uncover and cook, stirring often, until all of the water has evaporated, about 5 more minutes.
Taste for salt and serve hot.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.