SRI LANKAN GREEN BEANS (DRY CURRY) VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

Green beans tempered in lightly roasted spices, and cooked down in water until dry. 

There is no gravy, but it is served along with other curries with milk-based gravy. 

A 'dry' curry is described as one that has significantly little or no gravy. It may be cooked down in water or milk (dairy or non-dairy).

Sri Lankan Green Beans Dry Curry by Aasai Rasai (Vegan/Vegetarian)

What makes my recipe for Sri Lankan Green Beans dry curry different, is a touch of brown sugar to balance out the flavors. It adds an element of mystery as is not at all noticeable in the curry, but it really heightens the natural flavors of this dish. 

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SRI LANKAN GREEN BEANS DRY CURRY

Ingredients:

340g (120z) green beans (frozen or fresh)
1/2 large tomato (chopped)
1/2 big onion (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon cummin powder
1/2 coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pieces cinnamon bark (2" pieces)
2 pieces pandan (rampe) leaves
A few curry leaves
A few green chillies (for heat)
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional for color)
1 ounce oil
1 - 1.5 cups water


Method:

• Dry roast the spices and herbs on medium heat (3-5 minutes)while storing constantly. 

• Heavy pans take up to 5 minutes. Reduce to medium-low if pan becomes too hot.

• Reduce the heat to low when spices look slightly moist from the essential oils and immediately add the green beans. Mix well.

• Add the oil & mix to temper the green beans for about 2 minutes while tossing around. The spices should coat the beans well. 

• Add the water. Note: Add about 1/4 less water to retain some of the crunch to the beans. 

• Increase heat to medium high after adding water and cook covered. Check & stir in 10 minutes. Cover again and finish cooking until water has evaporated.

• Finally add the sugar. Mix well. 

Serve with rice and other curries. To see more curries like this, visit my YouTube channel Aasai Rasai.