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Green Beans Poriyal

Green Beans Poriyal

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Green Beans Poriyal recipe with fresh green beans and fresh grated coconut.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 4 small

Equipment

  • Pan/Kadhai
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Green Beans or 1 cup chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh Coconut(grated)
  • 1-2 Whole Red Chillies
  • ¼ tsp Asafoetida optional
  • 1 tsp Chana Dal /Split Bengal Gram
  • 1 tsp Urad Dal /Split Black Lentil(skinned)
  • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 8-10 Curry Leaves
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder(or Degi Mirch)
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil or any plant oil
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions
 

  • Take clean and washed beans.
    200 g Green Beans
  • Nip both the ends and remove any fibres.
  • Cut the beans as desired. I like to chop it in small pieces.
  • Heat oil in a pan. I use mustard oil you can use coconut oil or any other plant oil.
    1 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • Add asafoetida(optional), then add chana dal and urad dal.
    ¼ tsp Asafoetida, 1 tsp Chana Dal, 1 tsp Urad Dal
  • Then add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Let the seeds splutter. Add whole red chillies. Saute for few seconds.
    ½ tsp Mustard Seeds, 8-10 Curry Leaves, 1-2 Whole Red Chillies
  • Now add chopped beans. Saute for few seconds.
  • Now add spices (turmeric powder, red chilli powder), salt and mix well.
    ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder(or Degi Mirch), Salt as per taste
  • Cover and cook for a while. Add 1-2 tbsp water of required.
  • Cook on low flame and keep on stirring in between so that the veggies doesn't burn and stick to bottom.
  • Cook till the beans are soft.
  • Finally add grated fresh coconut. Mix and serve as required.
    ¼ cup Fresh Coconut(grated)

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Notes

Use Gluten-free asafoetida or skip it for gluten-free version.
You can also use frozen beans. Thaw before using in the recipe. 
You can also add chopped carrots or beetroot to add more nutrition.
Keyword Green Beans Poriyal
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