Beans poriyal is a quick and tasty South Indian recipe made with tender French beans, spices and fresh coconut. It is quite popular in almost every Tamil household and is enjoyed by people there. Poriyal is a Tamil word that means stir-fry or sauteed dish. A poriyal can be made using different types of vegetables, like bitter greens, okra, carrots, and potatoes. Beans poriyal is a dry steamed dish that is made using spices, veggies and dals, and then some coconut is also added to it. It works as a perfect dish for lunch and dinner. A healthy side dish that pairs well with most South Indian meals. People are often seen eating this along with rasam, sambhar, or rice. Poriyals are easy and quick to make. They also serve as a healthy vegan side dish. Let’s look at the ingredients and recipe for bean poriyal:
Ingredients
Beans – 250 grams
Big onion – 1
Grated coconut – 3 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder – ½ tbsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tbsp
Coriander seeds – 1 tablespoon
Dry Chillies (as per requirement)
