Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Beans Sprouts Stir Fry (Thoran)

Bean sprouts contain lot of fiber and is low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Here is how I experimented with it as a side dish for Chapati or Rice.

What you need ?



Bean Sprouts1 lb
OnionHalf (cut into small pieces)
Green chillies2 - 3
JeeraHalf teaspoon
Garlic 1 piece
Turmeric powderHalf teaspoon
Pepper powderOptional
Shredded coconut4-5 teaspoon
MustardHalf teaspoon
Curry LeafAs required
Dried Red chilly2
SaltAs required
Oil2 teaspoon

Preparation


  1. Cut Bean sprouts into small pieces.
  2. Cut onion, chillies to required size.
  3. Lightly crush cut-onion, jeera and garlic together.
  4. Add 2 teaspoon oil in a frying pan and add mustard seeds.
  5. When mustard seeds crackle, add dried Red chilies and curry leaves.
  6. Then add crushed onion, jeera and garlic and saute for a while.
  7. Add beans sprouts into it and stir well with salt and turmeric.
  8. Cook for five minutes in a medium flame.
  9. At the final stage add grated coconut and if required add pepper powder according to your taste.