Beans Poriyal

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Calories

    149 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Beans Poriyal

South Indian Green Beans with coconut

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • teaspoon asafetida hing
  • 2 teaspoons urad dal
  • 8 curry leaves
  • 1 dried red chili pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
  • 1 pound green beans trimmed and chopped crosswise into ¼" pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut frozen fresh or dry unsweetened desiccated

Optional Garnish Paruppa Podi

  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • ½ tablespoon chana daal
  • 1 dry red chili pepper
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering hot, add mustard seeds and allow them to pop. Then add asafetida, urad dal, curry leaves & red chilies. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and dal turns light golden brown, about a minute.
  2. Add green beans, salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally until beans are crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in coconut.
  3. To make the optional garnish of fresh spice mixture - Roast Chana dal, then add coriander seeds and dry roast on the stovetop in a small pan. Coarse grind along with the red chili. Sprinkle over Green Bean Poriyal for a nutty and spicy flavor boost!
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Notes

  • Equal amount of roasted peanuts or chana dal can be substituted for Urad Daal 
  • You can also use frozen green beans instead of fresh in this recipe. Simply stir fry a few minutes longer.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 295mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 896IU (18%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Potassium 295mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 896IU 18%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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