Spicy green beans stir-fry(bonchi thel dala).
A vegan Sri Lankan beans(bonchi curry)recipe you can cook in 30 minutes.
There’s no coconut milk to tone down the spice level but with a creamy potato curry or a pumpkin curry, this Asian beans side dish balances a plate of Sri Lankan food.
Beans fry side dish you can adapt to your taste.
Despite the extra heat, you can definitely adapt the recipe to your taste.
you can do this by reducing the quantity of chillies(both flecks and green chillies)when it comes to how spicy you want the spicy vegetable curry to be.
It’s still a vegetarian/vegan Sri Lankan recipe to make for the holiday season.
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Can I make the recipe using frozen beans?
Yes, I’m actually using frozen french beans and they came out perfect.
If you are using frozen beans just add them to the sautéed ingredients and continue to follow recipe instructions given below.
If you are using a different type of bean…
You’ll find a variety of beans depending on where you live.
Since the beans I’m using are thin and small compared to other types, I didn’t have to cut them to size.
If you are using the common bean which is longer and lighter in color, then follow the method of cleaning mentioned below.
How can I add gravy to the chilli green beans?
Simply replace 1/4 cup water with the same amount of coconut milk at the end and let simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
Utensils and appliances used.
Chopping board and knife
Skillet or frying pan
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Please make sure to read the recipe instructions carefully to avoid mistakes.
Ingredients
Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.
2-3 tablespoons of oil
1 large onion sliced
A sprig of curry leaves
2 garlic cloves finely sliced
2 green chillies sliced into two
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
250g of green beans(you can use any type of beans, eg-long beans, etc, I’m using frozen french beans)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon chilli flecks(depending on how spicy you want the beans to be)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Salt to season
Method
If you are using common beans(the lighter beans you find in most vegetable stalls).
How to clean the beans.
By breaking the top, pulling it downwards which helps to remove the long tough string along the sides of the bean.
How to cut the beans.
Cut in half and add them to the pan, you can also slice through the middle so the seeds are exposed before adding them to the pan.
Using frozen green beans
Add them from freezer to pan at the proper time. do not add any water.
How to cook spicy green beans.
Place a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil(3 tbs). let the oil heat for a minute.
Once the oil heats, add onions(1 large), curry leaves, garlic(2), green chillies(2), turmeric(1/2 tsp), salt and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes or until the onions turn soft and translucent.
Add the beans(250g)to the pan and combine all ingredients together over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Pour in the water(1/2 cup)and simmer for further 5 minutes until the water completely evaporates.
Add curry powder(1/2 tsp), chilli flecks(1 tsp)reduce heat to low, cook for another 5 minutes until all ingredients are combined well.
Check for seasoning and add salt if necessary, serve warm.
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A vegan Sri Lankan stir-fry recipe you can cook in 30 minutes. By breaking the top, pulling it downwards which helps to remove the long tough string along the sides of the bean. Cut in half and add them to the pan, you can also slice through the middle so the seeds are exposed before adding them to the pan. Add them from freezer to pan at the proper time. Place a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil(3 tbs). let the oil heat for a minute. Once the oil heats, add onions(1 large), curry leaves, garlic(2), green chillies(2), turmeric(1/2 tsp), salt and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes or until the onions turn soft and translucent. Add the beans(250g)to the pan and combine all ingredients together over medium heat for 5 minutes. Pour in the water(1/2 cup)and simmer for further 5 minutes until the water completely evaporates. Add curry powder(1/2 tsp), chilli flecks(1 tsp)reduce heat to low, cook for another 5 minutes until all ingredients are combined well. Check for seasoning and add salt if necessary, serve warm. Made this recipe? Please don’t forget to rate the recipe on the recipe card so other readers find it helpful and show me your recipe by tagging me #islandsmile178 on Instagram. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a percentage from qualifying purchases. Nutritional information on islandsmile is provided as a courtesy. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on the site. these figures should only be considered as estimates.
Sri Lankan spicy green beans stir-fry(bonchi thel dala).
Ingredients
Instructions
If you are using common beans(the lighter beans you find in most vegetable stalls),
HOW TO CLEAN THE BEANS.
HOW TO CUT THE BEANS.
If you are using frozen green beans.
HOW TO COOK THE SPICY GREEN BEANS STIR-FRY
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 144Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 155mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g
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