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Sri Lankan Beans with Coconut Recipe
Description
Sri Lankan Beans with Coconut is a simple, wholesome, and flavorful side dish featuring diagonally-sliced green beans stir-fried with caramelized onions, fragrant curry leaves, and tenderly cooked in creamy coconut milk. This dish uses just salt and turmeric powder as its primary spices, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine. It pairs beautifully with Coconut Rice or Puli Kuzhambu, making it a perfect addition to your meal.
Recipe Details
- Cuisine: Sri Lankan
- Course: Side Dish
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 300 grams Green Beans (French Beans), slit diagonally
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- Salt, to taste
- Coconut Oil, as needed
Instructions
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Heat the Oil:
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of coconut oil. -
Sauté Aromatics:
Add the chopped garlic and curry leaves to the skillet. Sauté until the garlic releases its aroma and the curry leaves sizzle. -
Cook the Onions:
Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent and lightly caramelized. -
Add the Beans and Spices:
Add the diagonally-sliced green beans to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and turmeric powder. Stir well and sauté for 2 minutes. -
Cook with Coconut Milk:
Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the beans steam-cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Once cooked, transfer the Sri Lankan Beans with Coconut to a serving dish. Pair it with Coconut Rice or Puli Kuzhambu for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Enjoy this easy and flavorful Sri Lankan recipe with your loved ones!
