Beans Poriyal or Beans Stir fry with Coconut
Author: Thasneen
Recipe type: Side
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 People
- Coconut oil- 1½ tbsp
- Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
- Chana dal- ½ tbsp
- Whole dry red chilies- 2, halved
- Curry leaves- 1 sprig
- Small pearl onions, chopped- 8 (or use 1 red onion)
- Beans, chopped- 15 to 20
- Chili powder- ½ to 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
- Grated coconut- ½ cup
- Salt- 1½ tsp
- Wash the beans well, remove the strings from both the sides of the beans and chop them small.
- Place a pan over medium heat, add oil, let turn hot.
- Add mustard seeds, let splutter.
- Add chana dal, saute till it turns light golden.
- Add whole red chilies and curry leaves, saute for a couple of seconds.
- Add chopped pearl onions or red onions, season with salt and saute till onions turn light golden in color.
- Add beans along with ¼ cup water, cook covered till beans have turned tender.
- Open the lid, stir fry the beans till all the liquid has dried off.
- Add chili powder, turmeric powder and salt, stir fry for a few seconds.
- Add grated coconut, stir fry till coconut turns light golden in color and beans turn slightly crispy.
- Remove the pan from the heat, transfer to a bowl and serve as a side dish along with rice.
You could replace beans with carrot, okra, long beans, cabbage or a mix of veggies.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Wholesome Homemade Recipes at https://thasneen.com/cooking/beans-poriyal-or-green-beans-stir-fry-with-coconut/
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