Beans Poriyal

Turn simple green beans into a vibrant, flavor-packed side dish with this classic South Indian Beans Poriyal recipe! Tender green beans are stir-fried with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dry red chilies, then finished with the delicate sweetness of freshly grated coconut. Cooked in aromatic coconut oil, this dish is as healthy as it is delicious, with a perfect balance of spice and freshness. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, Beans Poriyal serves as a versatile accompaniment to steamed rice, sambar, or rotis, making it a must-try addition to your Indian vegetarian repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Green beans
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Urad dal
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 Dry red chilies
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 small Onion
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 3 tablespoons Grated coconut
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the green beans thoroughly and cut them into small, uniform pieces.

Step 2

Heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 4

Add the urad dal and cumin seeds, stirring until the urad dal turns golden brown.

Step 5

Break the dry red chilies and add them to the pan along with the curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until the chilies are slightly toasted.

Step 6

Peel and finely chop the onion. Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until they are translucent.

Step 7

Add the chopped green beans to the pan and stir well to combine with the spices.

Step 8

Sprinkle the turmeric powder over the beans, mix well, and cover the pan with a lid. Allow it to cook on low heat for about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Add the water and salt, stir well, and cook covered for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.

Step 10

Once the beans are cooked and the water has evaporated, add the grated coconut to the pan. Mix well to combine.

Step 11

Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the coconut to mix evenly with the beans.

Step 12

Turn off the heat and transfer the Beans Poriyal to a serving dish.

Step 13

Serve hot as a side with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	460.6 grams (460.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	505

Total Fat 36.50g	47%
Saturated Fat 28.10g	141%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1519mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 42.60g	15%
Dietary Fiber 15.40g	55%
Total Sugars 15.60g
Protein 10.50g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 191mg	15%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1145mg	24%

*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: 60.7%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 31.5%