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Coconut-based vegetable stir-fry

Coconut-based stir-fried vegetables

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A vegetable thoran with turmeric, onion, and coconut: stir-fried vegetables with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

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Recipe from Manojk, Lekhamv, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Thoran is a vegetable stir-fry from Kerala, typically made with grated coconut. It can be prepared with almost any seasonal vegetables and is often served with rice.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodStir-fried
  • Estimated cost$1.18 $0.30 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.21
  • $0.03
  • $0.32
  • $0.43
  • $0.03
  • $0.16

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the mustard seeds.
  2. Add the chopped onion and curry leaves, then cook until softened. Once the onion is translucent, add the shredded coconut and mix well.
  3. Add the chopped vegetables, turmeric, salt, and a little water. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once the vegetables are cooked through, remove the lid and sauté until the dish is dry. Serve with rice.

The bill

Coconut-based stir-fried vegetables

  • 1 onion, chopped$0.21
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds$0.03
  • a pinch of turmeric$0.32
  • curry leaves$0.43
  • salt$0.03
  • oil$0.16

Total$1.18

that's $0.30 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of your choice of vegetables (beans, cabbage, carrots, spinach, or papaya), finely chopped
  • shredded coconut, to taste
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • chopped chili peppers, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
  • a pinch of turmeric
  • curry leaves
  • salt
  • water, a few drops
  • oil

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