Kerala side dish from beans. Apart from the fewer spices used, both fresh grated coconut and coconut oil give this dish a remarkable flavor and taste – not to forget the taste & flavor of beans that also merges well with the coconut flavors. Gluten-free and Vegan. Thoran is a dry side dish made with various vegetables, coconut, onions and spices. Thoran recipe comes from the Kerala cuisine. Beans thoran is one such variation of thoran.