Review: Indian Fried Green Beans With Coconut

[Guest guest]

Kamal we made this dish a few nights ago and it was a HIT with the boys.

They said it was different than the friend green beans they are used to

but still just as good. Thanks for posting the recipe.

 

 

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> Kamal Kahn wrote:

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>> Indian Fried Green Beans With Coconut

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>> 4 tablespoons butter or margarine

>> 1 tablespoon black or brown mustard seeds

>> 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

>> 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, finely chopped

>> 1 tablespoon salt

>> 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

>> 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into paper thin

>> rounds

>> 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

>> 1/4 cup flaked coconut

>> 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

>> 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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>> In a 10-inch heavy skillet or 12-inch wok, heat the butter over

>> moderate heat until a drop of cold water flicked into it splutters

>> instantly. Add the mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds. Thoroughly

>> stir in the onions, ginger, salt and pepper, and drop in the green

>> beans. Stirring constantly, add the red pepper and fry for 5 minutes

>> longer. Add the coconut and coriander, reduce the heat to low, and

>> cover the pan. Stirring occasionally, cook for 10 minutes more, or

>> until the beans are tender. Sprinkle with lemon juice, taste for

>> seasoning, and serve at once.

>> Serves 4.

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