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                     FRIED GREEN BEANS WITH COCONUT

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Indian
               Ethnic                           Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4       tb           Butter
  1       t            Black Mustard Seeds
    1/2   c            Onion-finely chopped
  1       t            Fresh Ginger Root
                       -scraped and finely chopped
  1       t            Salt
    1/2   ts           Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  1       lb           Fresh Green Beans
                       -trimmed and cut crosswise
                       -into paper thin rounds
    1/4   ts           Ground Red Pepper
    1/4   c            Unsweetened Coconut
  2       tb           Fresh Coriander-chopped
  2       tb           Lemon Juice

 In a 10-inch heavy skillet or 12-inch wok, heat the
 butter over moderate heat until a drop of cold water
 flicked into it splutters instantly. Add the mustard
 seeds and fry for 30 seconds. Thoroughly stir in the
 onions, ginger, salt and pepper, and drop in the green
 beans. Stirring constantly, add the red pepper and fry
 for 5 minutes longer. Add the coconut and coriander,
 reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan. Stirring
 occasionally, cook for 10 minutes more, or until the
 beans are tender. Sprinkle with lemon juice, taste for
 seasoning, and serve at once.

       Foods of the World: The Cooking of India
    Time-Life Books
       uploaded by Diane Lazarus



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