Carrot Beans Thoran / Subji

This dish is from the southern state of India - Kerala.

That means, this dish will contain coconut which is like a must in every dish from Kerala.

Ingredients:

• 250 gms beans cut finely
• 250 gm carrot chopped
• 1 Onion chopped
• 2-3 green chilies
• 1 small piece of garlic chopped
• 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 sprig of curry leaves
• 2 - 3 Tbsp of oil
• Salt 

Preparation

• Heat oil and sputter the mustard seeds in a non-stick pan.
• Add cumin seeds till it turns brown.
• Add onion, green chilies, curry leaves and garlic.  Once the raw smell is gone, add the coconut and turmeric powder.
• Fry for a couple of minutes but do not make the coconut brown.
• Add the carrot, beans and salt accordingly.
• Add 2 to 3 Tbsp of water over the mixture. 
• Cover and cook it for around 10 minutes in a low flame. 

This simple and delicious dish is a breeze to make and is yummy.

This subji can be had with rice and rotis.