Avarakkai Poriyal
Avarakkai poriyal (broad beans stir-fry) is a quick and easy side dish made using urad dhal, shredded coconut, and of course, plenty of broad beans. This Chettinad dish is traditionally served with rice and sambar. Enjoy!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 5 cups broad beans (chopped)
- ½ cup onion (chopped)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dhal
- 3 red chilies (split in half)
- 6 curry leaves
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop broad beans. Set aside when done.
- Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, add mustard seeds, urad dhal and red chilies.
- Once mustard seeds crackle, add chopped onions and curry leaves. Saute for 30 seconds.
- Next, add chopped broad beans and saute for 30 seconds. Add salt to taste.
- Cover with a lid and cook on low flame for 2 minutes.
- Add grated coconut and mix well.
- Remove from flame and serve hot as a side dish with rice and sambar.