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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Red Beans and Raw banana stir fry / Vanpayar Kaya Thoran





This is a delicious thoran which can be a good side dish for rice. Its rich in protein and iron.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Red Beans -  ½ Cup
  • Raw Banana(cut into small pieces) - ½ Cup
  • Grated Coconut – 1 cup
  • Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
  • Cumin seeds- pinch
  • Garlic pod - 1 nos 
  • Chilly powder - 1 tsp 
  • Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
  • Red chillies - 2 nos
  • Coconut Oil - 1 tsp 
  • Curry leaves - A few
  • Salt to taste


PREPARATION METHOD:

  • Cook Red Beans/ Vanpayar in a Pressure cooker with Turmeric Powder and Water for 3 -4 whistle. 
  • Crush Coconut, Cumin seed, Chilly Powder and Garlic. 
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Cook the banana with Turmeric powder, Salt and Water.
  • Once the Banana is cooked well, add crushed Coconut mix and cooked Beans.
  • Mix well.
  • Heat Oil in a Pan.
  • Add Mustrard seeds and Red chillies into it, allow to Splutter.
  • When it starts to splutter, add the Urad dal and fry it.
  • Add Thoran and Curry leaves and stir for a minute and remove from fire.

Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Rice.



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