ACHINGA PAYAR THORAN - STIR-FRIED LONG BEANS

      Thoran/Upperi is a quick fix Veggie stir-fry prepared in traditional Kerala style.  Yard Long Beans colloquially called Achinga Payar in Malayalam is a common local vegetable.  My mother says some long varieties with 36 -42 Bean Seeds are there, but what we get in India are the smaller ones. When I saw these Yard long Bean variety in Malaysian market I was literally awed by the length of the vegetable with a dark greener shade. But it tasted the same except, it was crunchier.
     Unlike other Thorans, Achinga Payar/Long beans Thoran is prepared in a slightly different method. Cooked Long Beans are seasoned with sightly crushed/coarsely ground Coconuts, Shallots, Dry Red Chillies & Cumin Seeds mix. This is a simple recipe which can be easily prepared for a lunch or can be added as a side dish in the long-list of dishes in a Sadhya. This Achinga Payar Thoran is an excellent side dish for Rice or simply pair it up with Kanji/Rice Porridge.


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Cuisine - Kerala (South India)
Course - Side dish
Spice Level - Moderate
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 4
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 5 Minutes
Cooking Time - 5 - 7 Minutes

HOW TO MAKE ACHINGA PAYAR THORAN  

STIR- FRIED LONG BEANS

 

INGREDIENTS :

To Cook Long Beans/Achinga Payar :

Long Beans/Achinga Payar - 2 Cups
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Tspn
Salt - To Taste
Sugar - a Pinch

To Coarsely Grind :

Coconut - 1/2 Cup
Shallots - 4-5 Nos.
Garlic - 1 Cloves(Optional)
Dry Red Chillies - 2-3 Nos.
Cumin Seeds - 1/4 Tspn

For Seasoning :

Mustard Seeds - 1 Tspn
Curry Leaves - 1 Sprig
Coconut Oil - 1 Tbspn.

METHOD :

• Clean and finely chop Long Beans/Achinga Payar.
• Crush/Coarsely grind grated Coconut with Shallots, Garlic, Dry Red Chillies & Cumin Seeds and keep it aside.
• Heat Oil in a pan, splutter Mustard Seeds and Curry leaves.
• Add finely chopped Long Beans/Achinga Payar along with Turmeric Powder, Salt and a pinch of Sugar.
• Sprinkle some water.
• Cover and cook briefly.
• Once the Long Beans/Achinga Payar is cooked, add coarsely ground Coconut mix and give a quick stir.
• Cook for a while on a low flame until the raw flavour goes.
• Serve Achinga Payar Thoran/Stir-fried Long Beans along with Rice and any Curry of your choice.

NOTES :

• Some do not add Onions & Garlic while cooking for a Sadhya.
• Then, Coarsely grind the grated Coconut with Cumin Seeds & Dry Chillies.
• Adding Sugar is purely optional, but it will help to retain the green colour in the vegetable.