Spicy green beans stir fry is also known in Sinhalese as”bonchi thel dala”.

A vegan Sri Lankan pan-fried green beans recipe you can cook in less than 30 minutes.

These beans are gently sauteed over a stovetop do not use coconut milk to tone down the spice level.

But served with a few mild vegetarian dishes mentioned below, the spiciness of the stir-fried beans can be toned down to give you a side dish to compliment a plate of rice and curry.

A pan-fried beans you can adapt to your taste.

Despite the extra heat, you can adapt the recipe to your taste.

When it comes to how spicy you want the spicy vegetable curry, simply reduce the amount of chillies(both flecks and green chillies).

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serving ideas for green bean stir-fry

• Rice dishes to serve with stir-fried green beans.
  • teriyaki chicken fried rice.
  • Easy lemon rice recipe. how to cook rice on the stove.
  • Sri Lankan Yellow Rice(turmeric rice).
  • Indian fragrant ghee rice(nei choru).
  • Easy chicken fried rice.
• Other vegetarian curries pair well with the Sri Lankan side dish.
  • Pumpkin curry(Sri Lankan wattakka curry).
  • potato korma(aloo kurma).
  • Sri Lankan Dhal(red lentil)spinach curry or Sri Lankan Dhal curry(parippu, dal, daal).
  • Butternut squash curry.

• Meat, vegetarian, seafood or chicken curry to pair with pan-fried spicy beans.
  • Sri Lankan chicken curry.
  • Slow-cooked beef curry(like my grandmother makes).
  • Sri Lankan Fish curry with coconut milk(thalapath fish curry).

• Baked dishes to pair with the green beans stir fry.
  • baked lemon chicken.
  • teriyaki marinade baked chicken.
  • Baked lemongrass-coconut milk chicken curry.
  • air fryer chicken leg quarters

Faq: about cooking the green beans.

• Can I make the recipe using frozen beans?
  • Yes, I’m using frozen french beans and they came out perfect.
  • If you are using frozen beans just add them to the sautéed ingredients and continue to follow the recipe instructions given below.

• If you are using a different type of bean…
  • You’ll find a variety of beans depending on where you live.
  • Since the beans I’m using are thin and small compared to other types, I didn’t have to cut them to size.
  • If you are using the common bean which is longer and lighter in color, then follow the method of cleaning mentioned below. 

• How can I add gravy to the chilli green beans?
  • Simply replace 1/4 cup water with the same amount of coconut milk at the end and let simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes.

Utensils and appliances used.

• Chopping board and knife
• Skillet or frying pan

More green bean recipes.

Sri Lankan bean and potato curry.

Beef and green beans stir-fry.

vegan green beans and coconut stir-fry.

Sri Lankan bean and carrot coconut milk recipe.

 Spicy bean and potato devilled stir-fry.

RECIPE DIFFICULTY-EASY

Ingredients to cook the pan-fried green beans.

The ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.

2-3 tablespoons of oil

1 large onion sliced

A sprig of curry leaves(substitute with a bay leaf)

2 garlic cloves finely sliced

2 green chillies sliced into two

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

250g of green beans(you can use any type of beans, eg-long beans, etc, I’m using frozen french beans)

1/2 cup of water

1 teaspoon chilli flecks(depending on how spicy you want the beans to be)

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Salt to season

How to make spicy stir-fried green beans.

If you are using common beans(the lighter beans you find in most vegetable stalls).

• How to clean the beans.
  • Break the top, pulling it downwards helps to remove the long tough string along the sides of the bean.

• How to cut the beans.
  • Cut in half and add them to the pan, you can also slice through the middle so the seeds are exposed before adding them to the pan.

• Using frozen green beans.
  • Add them from the freezer to the pan at the proper time. do not add any water.

How to cook the spicy green beans.

Place a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil(3 tbs). let the oil heat for a minute.

Once the oil heats, add onions(1 large), curry leaves, garlic(2), green chillies(2), turmeric(1/2 tsp) and salt.

Sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes or until the onions turn soft and translucent.

Add the beans(250g)to the pan and combine all ingredients over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Pour in the water(1/2 cup)and simmer for a further 5 minutes until the water completely evaporates.

Add curry powder(1/2 tsp), and chilli flecks(1 tsp) to reduce heat to low.

Cook for another 5 minutes until all ingredients are combined well.

Check for seasoning and add salt if necessary, serve warm.

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