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    Beans Talasani ( Easy Green Beans Stir Fry)

    Published on March 11, 2022 · Updated on March 11, 2022 - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See disclosure policy.

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    Beans Talasani is a konkani style green beans stir fry, that uses only 3 key ingredients – green beans, chilli & garlic, and gets ready under 30 minutes!

    This Indian green beans stir fry pairs extremely well with rotis / chapatis and makes for a great side sabzi with dal and rice.

    top shot of a bowl full of indian green beans stir fry, with a bowl of dal and red garlic chutney in the background.

    Growing up in a konkani household, mom made 2 kinds of green bean sabzis very often – beans upkari, and beans talasani. Both are essentially green bean stir fry recipes, the only difference being the seasonings and method of cooking.

    In upkaris, veggies are usually cooked using some water & steam, and talasanis usually involve slow roasting the veggies in oil.

    That being said, in this recipe I have kind of used steam (by covering and cooking the beans) to speed up the cooking of beans. But I have not used any water, to ensure the beans still get that slow roasted texture. Which essentially gives you the best of both worlds.

    And while I enjoy eating beans upkari too, this is hands down my favorite way to eat green beans. Because I love the flavor that comes out of slow roasting beans with garlic and chilli.

    And it’s super easy to make – requiring only 3 key ingredients & 30 minutes. Try it, if you haven’t already!

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    • Ingredients You Need
    • How to Make This Green Beans Stir Fry
    • Notes
    • Serving Suggestion
    • More vegetarian stir fry recipes to try..
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    Ingredients You Need

    top shot of all the ingredients required to make green beans stir fry indian style.
    ingredients – green beans, garlic, chillies, coconut oil & salt

    How to Make This Green Beans Stir Fry

    Start with the prep

    • Take 1 pound of fresh green beans, and properly wash & rinse it, and strain out the excess water.
    • Cut off & discard the ends, and chop the beans into about 1 inch long pieces.
    • At this time, it’s also best to quickly smash the garlic, using the back of your knife. You can do this using a mortar & pestle too, but easier to do it on the cutting board with a knife, as it’s handy.
    step by step photos of chopping green beans and smashing garlic cloves to prep.

    Making green beans stir fry

    • Then, when the prep is done – in a wide pan, add 2½ tablespoon of coconut oil, and lightly heat it up.
    • To it, add 12 cloves of garlic, and lightly roast for 2-3 minutes on medium flame, till the garlic starts to change color.
    • Then add 4 whole red chillies (split in two), and lightly roast for about a minute or so.
    • Now add the chopped green beans, and 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix it in.
    • Cook covered for about 10 minutes at first on medium flame, and another 20 minutes or so on low flame, stirring intermittently, till the beans are cooked.
    • At the end, some beans will shrivel up more than the others, but all of them will still be delicious.
    step by step photos of making green beans stir fry.

    Notes

    • Like i mentioned earlier, traditionally, when making talasani, the beans are not cooked covered, just roasted on slow flame. But I cover and cook to speed up the cooking, and also cook on medium high flame for the first 10-15 minutes, to give it a headstart.

      It still doesn’t really mess up the slow roasted texture too much, so I stick with it, as it essentially gives me the best of both worlds.
    • Using a wide pan also really helps speed up the cooking / roasting of beans.

    Serving Suggestion

    Beans Talasani pairs extremely well with rotis / chapatis and makes for a great side sabzi with dal and rice.

    close up top shot of a bowl full of konkani beans talasani (green beans stir fry).

    More vegetarian stir fry recipes to try..

    ⭐️ Bhindi Masala (Indian okra stir fry)

    ⭐️ Batata Upkari (potato stir fry)

    As always, I hope you found this recipe useful. If you did, please let me know your rating ⭐️ and feedback 📲 in the comments below, or simply rate the recipe right on the recipe card. I’d really appreciate it. ❤️ 

    📖 RECIPE

    top shot of a bowl full of indian green beans stir fry, with a bowl of dal and red garlic chutney in the background.

    Beans Talasani (Easy Green Beans Stir Fry Recipe)

    Beans Talasani, an Indian green beans stir fry, that uses only 3 key ingredients – green beans, chilli & garlic, and gets ready under 30 minutes!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian, Konkani
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 509kcal
    Author: Shantala Shenoy Nayak

    Equipment

    • 12″ hexclad saute pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound green beans
    • 2½ tablespoon coconut oil
    • 12 cloves garlic
    • 4 whole red chillies
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Take 1 pound of fresh green beans, and properly wash & rinse it, and strain out the excess water.
    • Cut off & discard the ends, and chop the beans into about 1 inch long pieces.
    • Now in a wide pan, add 2½ tablespoon of coconut oil, and lightly heat it up.
    • To it, add 12 cloves of garlic (best to smash the garlic a bit, using the sides of the knife, before adding it in), and lightly roast for 2-3 minutes on medium flame, till the garlic starts to change color.
    • Then add 4 whole red chillies (split in two), and lightly roast for about a minute or so.
    • Now add the chopped green beans, and 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix it in.
    • Cook covered for about 10 minutes at first on medium flame, and another 20 minutes or so on low flame, stirring intermittently, till the beans are cooked.
    • At the end, some beans will shrivel up more than the others, but all of them will still be delicious.
    • Serve as a side with dal & rice or as a sabzi with chapatis.

    Notes

    1. In talasani, which is essentially a green beans stir fry, oil is usually on the higher end, and no water is used, as the beans are roasted.
    2. Traditionally, the beans are not even cooked covered, just roasted on slow flame. But I cover and cook to speed up the cooking, and also cook on medium high flame for the first 10-15 minutes, to give it a headstart.
    3. Using a wide pan also really helps speed up the cooking / roasting of beans.

    Please note: The nutrition values are best estimates provided as a courtesy. The exact values can vary depending on the exact ingredients or brands used. If you rely on them for your specific diet and/or health issues, please consult a registered dietician or nutritionist.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2362mg | Potassium: 1177mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 4193IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 6mg

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