Avarakkai Poriyal

Discover the essence of traditional South Indian cuisine with Avarakkai Poriyal, a simple yet flavorful stir-fry made with tender broad beans, aromatic spices, and fresh grated coconut. This quick and nutritious side dish is lightly seasoned with turmeric, asafoetida, and a tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves, giving it a subtle depth of flavor. The addition of dried red chilies adds a mild heat, perfectly balanced by the natural sweetness of the coconut. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfectly paired with steamed rice and sambar or rasam, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is a classic choice for a wholesome, homemade South Indian meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Avarakkai (broad beans), trimmed and sliced
• 2 tablespoons Oil (preferably coconut oil)
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Urad dal
• 2 whole Dried red chilies
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 50 grams Grated fresh coconut

Directions

Step 1

Wash the avarakkai thoroughly under running water. Trim the edges and slice them thinly. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 3

Add the urad dal and stir until it turns golden brown.

Step 4

Break the dried red chilies into halves and add them to the pan. Stir for a few seconds.

Step 5

Add the asafoetida and curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds until the curry leaves become crisp.

Step 6

Add the sliced avarakkai to the pan along with the turmeric powder and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Pour in about 1/4 cup of water, stir, and cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and allow the avarakkai to cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Once the avarakkai is cooked and most of the water has evaporated, remove the lid. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes to evaporate any remaining moisture.

Step 9

Add the grated coconut to the pan and mix well. Cook for another minute to allow the flavors to combine.

Step 10

Remove from heat and serve hot as a side dish with rice and sambar or rasam.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	352.1 grams (352.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	586

Total Fat 46.70g	60%
Saturated Fat 38.60g	193%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2385mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 37.60g	14%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 7.10g
Protein 13.70g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 142mg	11%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 928mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.2%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 24.0%