Beans poriyal is a traditional South Indian dish made with fresh green beans, coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. It is a simple and delicious side dish that pairs well with rice and curry. The beans are stir-fried until tender-crisp and infused with the flavors of the coconut and spices. This dish is not only tasty but also nutritious, as green beans are rich in vitamins and minerals. Enjoy beans poriyal as a part of a wholesome meal or as a standalone dish.
Slice the beans into short pieces and slit them lengthwise, then sauté mustard seeds in hot oil until they pop. Add urad dal, cumin, asafoetida, broken red chilies, and curry leaves, frying until the dal turns light golden. Toss in the beans with a splash of water, cover, and cook on low until soft. Finish with salt and a generous handful of grated coconut, let it warm through for a couple more minutes, and serve hot.
Beans Poriyal Recipe
Beans Poriyal
Discover the flavorful and nutritious South Indian dish, beans poriyal! Made with green beans, coconut, and spices, it’s perfect with rice and curry.
5
servings15
minutes20
minutesIngredients
100 gm Beans
2 tablespoon Coconut gratings
2 Red Chillies
1 teaspoon Urad Dhal
1/2 teaspoon Jeera
Asafoetida powder – a pinch
few Curry leaves
1 teaspoon Oil
1/2 teaspoon Salt or as per taste
Directions
- Cut the beans into two and then slit it lengthwise into four.
- In a kadai put oil and when it is hot add mustard. When it pops up add urad dhal, jeera, asafoetida, red chillies broken into pieces along with curry leaves. Fry till the urad dhal turns into light brown.
- Add cut beans and sprinkle a handful of water. Stir well and cover with lid. Cook on low flame till the beans are soft. Add salt and coconut gratings and mix well. Keep it in the stove for few more minutes and remove.
Same thing again! How the green beans retained their color and yet look completely cooked. And I can see their texture. You cook just to the right consistency! Neat!
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