Kothamara Thoran/ Kotamara Mezhukuperati

Ingredients :

• Kothamara/Cluster beans - 1 cup
• Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
• Green chilly - 3
• Shallots - 4
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Cumin - a pinch
• Curry leaf 
• Coconut Oil - 1 tsp
• Salt

1.Cook the chopped kothamara in a vessel by adding water and salt.Water should cover the beans.
Meanwhile add grated coconut,sliced shallots,green chilly,turmeric powder and cumin to a blender.Give a pulse or two in the blender.It should not become paste.

2.When the kothamara is almost cooked,add the coconut mix to it.Saute till the kothamara gets cooked and the water dries up.If needed,add some water to cook the kothamara.Sprinkle curry leaf and pour 1 tsp of coconut oil to the thoran.