Instant Pot Green Bean Thoran

Instant Pot Green Bean Thoran

Similar to many "thoran" (stir-fry) recipes, this green bean dish incorporates a blend of spices, grated coconut, and curry leaves. A typical Keralite side dish, it complements any Indian meal seamlessly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 72 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-pound green beans chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • ½ onion finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ Serrano pepper or green chili minced, adjust to taste
  • 15 curry leaves
  • ½ cup grated coconut*
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Chop the green beans into small pieces and set aside.
  • Press the sauté button then add the coconut oil. Once it melts, add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the onion, garlic, Serrano pepper and curry leaves. Stir- fry for 1-2 minutes, then add the green beans, coconut, turmeric and salt.
  • Give everything a quick stir, then pour the water into the pot.
  • Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 1 minute at high pressure.
  • Open the valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Stir everything together until well combined. If there’s any water remaining in the pot, press sauté to boil it off.

Notes

Find frozen unsweetened grated coconut at your local Indian grocery store.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 316mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5590IUVitamin C: 5.5mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.6mg
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