Beans and Carrot Thoren

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups finely chopped beans


2. 1 cup finely chopped carrot


3. 2 dsp. oil


4. 1/2 tsp. mustard


5. 3 shallots finely sliced


6. 2 green chillies finely chopped


7. 1/2 cup finely grated coconut or 1/4 cup dessicated coconut


8. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder


9. 1/2 tsp. cumin powder


10. salt to taste


11. A few curry leaves


12. 2 tblsp. water

Method:

• Splutter the mustard seeds in hot oil.


• Add the sliced shallots, curry leaves and chopped green chillies and saute until lightly brown.


• Add the turmeric powder, cumin powder and the chopped beans and carrot.


• Add water and coconut, mix, cover and cook on slow fire until the mixture is done and water is all absorbed.


• Serve with rice.