Beans Poriyal: A South Indian Stir-fry

🌍 Cuisine: South Indian
🏷️ Category: Vegetarian Dishes
⏱️ Prep: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook: 20 minutes
👥 Serves: 4

📝 About This Recipe

Beans Poriyal is a simple yet flavorful South Indian dry stir-fry made with green beans, tempered with mustard seeds, lentils, and finished with fresh coconut. It's a popular vegetarian side dish known for its quick preparation and healthy ingredients.

🥗 Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 250 grams Green Beans (washed, trimmed, and finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Coconut (grated)

For Tempering

  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Urad Dal (Black Gram Lentils)
  • 1 teaspoon Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram)
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 2-3 Dry Red Chillies (broken into two)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)

Seasoning

  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • Salt (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

  3. 3

    Add urad dal and chana dal. Fry until they turn golden brown.

  4. 4

    Add dry red chillies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.

  5. 5

    Add the finely chopped green beans, turmeric powder, and salt.

  6. 6

    Mix well and cover the pan. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender but still retain some crunch (around 10-15 minutes).

  7. 7

    If the beans are too dry, you can sprinkle a little water, but avoid adding too much.

  8. 8

    Once the beans are cooked, add the grated fresh coconut.

  9. 9

    Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the coconut flavor to infuse.

  10. 10

    Serve hot.

💡 Chef's Tips

Ensure the beans are finely chopped for even cooking. Don't overcook the beans; they should be tender-crisp. Adjust the amount of red chillies according to your spice preference. Freshly grated coconut adds the best flavor. You can add a pinch of jaggery or sugar for a subtle sweetness.

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