This poriyal is made with a combination of broad beans and French beans. It is usually served with steamed rice.
Tag: Broad Beans
Avarakkai Thuvattal
Thuvattal dishes are usually served as a side dish for rice or as a snack. This Thuvattal is made with Avaraikkai (Broad beans).
Avaraikkai Puzhi Kootu
Avaraikkai puzhi kootu is a nutritious South Indian dish featuring field beans, lentils, and spices, providing a comforting meal that pairs well with rice or roti. Infused with tamarind and aromatic spices, it offers a balanced savory and spicy flavor, allowing for customization while maintaining its essence.
Avaraikai (Broad Beans)
Broad beans, or Avaraikai, are nutritious, high in protein, fiber, vitamins A and C, potassium, and iron. They are tender, pale green, and can be cooked like French beans. Mochaikai, darker and resembling green peas, requires pod peeling. Avaraikkai is commonly used in various South Indian dishes, enhancing healthy diets.
Avaraikkai Kootu
Avaraikkai Kootu is a comforting South Indian curry of tender avaraikkai and soft green gram dal, simmered with sambar spices and finished with a coconut–jeera paste. Tempered with mustard, onion, and curry leaves.
Broad Beans Poriyal (Avarakkai Poriyal)
Broad Beans Poriyal (Avarakkai Poriyal) is a simple stir-fry of chopped avarakkai cooked with sambar powder, turmeric, and tempered spices, then finished with green gram dal and grated coconut.