Green Bean, Corn and Coconut Thoren - Maya Kaimal

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh green beans
• 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
• 2/3 cup grated unsweetened coconut
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 fresh Serrano or Jalapeño chili, split lengthwise
• 2 medium cloves garlic, gently crushed
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• ¼ to ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 1 dried red chili or 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 20 fresh curry leaves (optional)