Beans Poriyal

A simple but basic poriyal (stir fry) recipe that's healthy and tasty. This poriyal recipe can be adapted for beetroot, carrot, cabbage, radish, kohlrabi, red/yellow pumpkin and double beans (avarakkai).

Ingredients :

1 tsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp urad dal

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

10 curry leaves

A pinch of asafoetida

1 green chilli sliced half vertically

½ kg french beans, finely chopped

1 tsp jaggery powder

2 tbsp grated coconut

Salt to taste

Method :

Heat oil a heavy bottom pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and asafoetida. 

When the mustard seeds start spluttering, add the green chillies, turmeric powder, beans and ¼ cup of water. Cover with a lid.

When the beans are partially cooked, add salt and jaggery. 

When all the water is absorbed and the beans is cooked, switch off the gas and garnish with grated coconut.

Variations :

Beetroot, carrot, cabbage, radish, kohlrabi, red/yellow pumpkin and double beans can be added instead of beans.