Peas Thoren

15-25m
Prep Time
10-12m
Cook Time
25m
Ready In

Recipe: #38135

January 25, 2022



"Thoren is a dry Kerala curry (from South India) made with finely chopped vegetables, grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. The coconut is mixed into a paste with spices and water before it's added to the cooking vegetables. Since the vegetables are cut small, the cooking time is relatively short."

Original is 6 servings
  • Spice Mixture
  • Remaining ingredients

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (259.2 g)
  • Calories 177.6
  • Total Fat - 11.4 g
  • Saturated Fat - 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 652.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 16.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 9.1 g
  • Sugars - 7.2 g
  • Protein - 5.5 g
  • Calcium - 153.6 mg
  • Iron - 2.6 mg
  • Vitamin C - 119.8 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Combine the spice mixture in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Cut beans into 1/4-inch pieces , set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl combine coconut, green chilli, crushed garlic, spice mixture and with the water to to make a moist ball; set aside.

Step 4

In a covered wok or large frying pan over high heat, heat mustard seeds, red peppers, and curry leaves in oil. When mustard seeds begin to pop, uncover and add rice. Stir until it turns white, 20 - 30 seconds.

Step 5

Add beans, turn heat down to medium high and stir fry until beans become bright green and are nearly tender. If using fresh beans, add 1 - 2 tablespoons of water and cover with a lid (fresh beans take longer to cook than frozen).

Step 6

Add coconut-spice mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are done, 5 - 10 minutes. Taste for salt and adjust if necessary.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

JostLori

We absolutely loved this dish! But I must admit that I only had 2 frozen curry leaves, so I used kaffir lime leaves to supplement. Still - terrific dish. I does have a kick to it, which we loved, and the coconut was an interesting addition (a very good addition!). I didn't use the rice, because the cooking time didn't make sense and I don't feel that it was missed. Thanks for sharing this wonderful side dish!

5.0

review by:
(10 Feb 2024)

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