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Thoran in My Side

A classic Keralan dish

When Asha Gomez started a monthly supper club to introduce people to the cuisine of her native Kerala, India, she never expected to have a waiting list of 100 people each night. Now, more than a year after that first dinner, Gomez has opened Cardamom Hill in Atlanta. Gomez's recipe for thoran, a classic coconut-flecked dish, can be altered to incorporate any vegetables on hand. Don't let the chopping demands deter you: The vegetables are cut into small pieces to expedite the cooking, which happens blissfully fast.

Green Bean and Carrot Thoran

Recipe adapted from Asha Gomez, Cardamom Hill, Atlanta, GA

Yield: 4 servings

Cook Time: 10 minutes

  • INGREDIENTS

    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

    1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds

    1 teaspoon cumin seeds

    8 to 10 fresh curry leaves (optional)

    1 pound green beans, thinly sliced on the bias

    2 carrots, peeled and diced small

    ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

    1 teaspoon salt

    ½ cup frozen grated coconut, available at Indian markets (or substitute finely grated dried unsweetened coconut soaked at room temperature in ¼ cup water until the water is absorbed)

    3 garlic cloves

    1 serrano chile

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet set over medium heat, warm the coconut oil. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds pop, after about 2 minutes, add the cumin seeds and curry leaves and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans, carrots, turmeric powder and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the beans and carrots are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

2. With a mortar and pestle or in a blender, crush the coconut, garlic and serrano chile until well combined. Add the coconut mixture to the beans and carrots and stir to mix well. Cook for 1 minute and remove from the heat. Serve immediately.
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About The Chef

Asha Gomez, a native of Kerala, cooks the authentic foods of her homeland at Cardamom Hill in Atlanta. Before opening Cardamom Hill, she ran the Spice Route Supper Club.

Cardamom Hill, 1700 Northside Dr. NW, Suite A-5, Atlanta, GA; 404-549-7012 or cardamomhill.net
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