Green bean thoran

Green bean thoran

Syns per serving 1

Serves 4

frylight

1 tsp mustard seeds

10 curry leaves (fresh ones if possible)

1 dried red chilli

1 onion, finely chopped

1 green chilli, deseeded and sliced into thin strips

1 tsp turmeric

400 g green beans, halved

2 level tsp finely grated fresh or desiccated coconut

a pinch of salt

Spray a frying pan with frylight and place over a medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds and, as they begin to pop, add the curry leaves and dried red chilli. Stir-fry for 1-2 min, then add the onion and fry for 5-6 min, or until softened. Add the green chilli and turmeric and cook for a further 2 min.

Add the beans and 100 ml cold water and bring to the boil. Stir and cook for 4-5 min, or until the beans are tender. Stir in the coconut and season with salt.