Cluster beans Thoran (Kothamara)

Cluster beans Thoran (Kothamara)

Cluster beans Thoran OR Kothamara Thoran is a stir fried dish, made with chopped cluser beans, coconut, onion and spices.

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Cluster beans Thoran (Kothamara)

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Other names of Cluster beans:

Guar, Gavar, Gavarfali, Kothamara, Kothavarangai.

Health benefits of Clusterbeans.

• Good for diabetics. (has a low glycemic index)
• Good for weight loss (low in calories)
• Good for bones (reasonable amounts of protein, calcium and phospohorus)
• Good for heart (reduces cholesterol)
• Good for digestion (high fibre)
• Good during pregnancy ( rich in folate)

How to make Cluster beans Thoran (Kothamara)- Recipe at a glance:

• Remove strings and chop the beans.
• Stir fry with sauteed onion, chilli along with spices.
• Add grated coconut mixte as specified and toss well. cover and cook till done.

Ingredients:

• 300- 350 gms Cluster beans / Kothamara payar
• 4 Tbsp Coconut oil
• 1/4 cup Fresh coconut bits (chopped) – optional
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 Red Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Dried red chilli, broken into small pieces
• 1 long Green chilli, sliced (OR 2 small hot chillies, slit )
• 2 sprigs Curry leaves
• 3/4 cup Grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 4-5 Shallots , crushed
• Salt to taste

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Key Ingredients: Clusterbeans, Onion, Shallot, Coconut, Dried chilli, Green Chilli, Curry leaves, Mustard seeds, Coconut Oil, Salt.

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