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South Indian Green Beans Poriyal Recipe – This dish will add a splash of colour to any table! It take so less time to make and takes the humble green beans to a whole new level.
As a kid, there were very few veggies that I liked or ate. Apart from my all time favorite Potato, there were only a handful of veggies that I relished. Cauliflower, Cabbage, Ladies Finger were among the few that I liked. And the green french beans were the only beans that I ate. The other kinds of beans were off the chart for me like the Cluster Beans or the Sem ki Phalli. But then I started eating most of the food items later on, and now there are very few things that I don’t eat. But still the green beans happen to be one of my favorites. Some childhood habits never die and some childhood taste buds never change. Even now I get all twinkling and happen while making this South Indian Green Beans Poriyal Recipe. It is almost like a festival for me.
The South Indian Green Beans Poriyal Recipe is so easy to make that you will be making this again and again. It is a very, very South Indian dish with the touch of fresh grated coconut to it. Once you get to learn the technique, which is pretty simple enough, you can experiment the poriyal variety with a wide range of veggies. Tweak the spices according to your preference and the world is your oyster.
All you will have to do is trim the edges of the beans and cook it with minimal spices and finish it off with fresh grated coconut to make this yummy south indian green beans poriyal recipe. You can even add the dried coconut if you do not find the fresh one easily in your locality. But it tastes best with fresh coconut. I am truly lucky that I get fresh grated coconut here in the supermarkets so easily. So I never have shortage for the fresh coconut ever, alhamduLILLAH.
Let’s get started with the South Indian Green Beans Poriyal Recipe
South Indian Green Beans Poriyal Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 gms french beans
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 6-7 curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup fresh grated coconut
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Trim the edges of the beans and cut them into small pieces
- Heat oil in a non stick pan and add the mustard seeds till they begin to splutter.
- Now throw in the curry leaves and onion. Lightly fry till couple of minutes.
- Toss in the cut beans and cook on low flame covered with the lid. (You can sprinkle some water here if you wish. I like to cook without the water on simmer. The steam helps with the cooking on itself and I feel the taste is much better this way)
- Cook till the beans have changed their color and cooked through.
- Add in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and grated coconut. Stir well and cook for about 2-3 minutes more. Do not overcook after the coconut is added. It is just enough to dry up the water from the fresh coconut, which gives a nice crunchy taste to it. Switch off the flame.
- Serve hot with some hot rice and dal.
Signing off until next time,
Fareeha.
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Renz says
Looks like a great side. I’m not introducing green beans to my plate (wasnt really a fan before). This looks like an easy try.
Fa's Kitchen says
yes, it do is pretty easy and tastes delicious. Do give it a try
LydiaF says
I’ve pinned this. I think it looks wonderful and would serve it as a meal over rice. Thank you for sharing it!
Erin @ Thanks for Cookin'! says
When I was a kid my mom always made green beans out of a can and I really hated them. Now that I cook with fresh green beans they are one of my favorites! I like the combination of the mustard seeds and turmeric with the beans. Sounds delicious!
Jayshree says
Those beans look gorgeous!!! Absolutely delicious!!
Amanda says
Mmm, this puts the green beans I had with dinner tonight to shame! 🙂 Love the addition of mustard seeds in your recipe.
Lindsey | Lou Lou Biscuit says
What a lovely side dish! I need to make this
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says
I don’t often eat green beans because I never cook them myself, although I loved my mum’s oxtail and green bean stew. This recipe looks very easy to make even for me. Shukran for sharing 🙂
Deepika@EasyBabyMeals says
These look delicious, have to give them a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Molly Kumar says
This is actually one of my fav green beans recipe. It’s so simple yet powerful in taste.
Manju | Cooking Curries says
I love a good green beans poriyal anyday! My 3 year old loves green beans so I make this very often!
Noor says
What an easy recipe. And I have all the ingredients already at hand. Shall go give this a try asap! 🙂
Vandana says
Made this for a group event. It was a big hit. Used 8 bags of frozen precut beans (325g) each, 11 oz (340g) of frozen shredded coconut. 1/4 oz bag of curry leaves + two more sprigs. Adjusted the rest of the recipe accordingly. Was asked to make it again for another event. Thank you!