How long does Avarakkai Poriyal take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Avarakkai Poriyal serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Avarakkai Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Avarakkai Poriyal spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Avarakkai Poriyal?

200 grams Avarakkai (lab lab long), ½ cup Coconut, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 tbsp Oil, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Avarakkai Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Avarakkai Poriyal?

About 296 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Avarakkai PoriyalCook

Avarakkai Poriyal

Name: Avarakkai Poriyal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 3 Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 200 grams Avarakkai (lab lab long); ½ tsp Salt; 1 pinch Sugar; ½ cup Water; ½ cup Coconut, Grated

20 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as avarekai palya, sem ki sabzi · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Dairy-free

Avarakkai poriyal from Tamil Nadu: flat beans cooked dry over a mustard and urad dal tempering, tossed with coconut. Mild, serves 2, 20 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam

Ingredients

15 items

2 people

Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded3
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Asafoetida1 pinch
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Avarakkai (lab lab long)200 grams
Salt½ tsp
Sugar1 pinch
Water½ cup
Coconut, Grated½ cup

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	296kcal	592kcal
Protein	7.7g	15g
Carbohydrate	31g	61g
Fat	18g	36g
Fibre	8.7g	17g
Sugar	8.3g	17g

Method

1
Heat oil in a kadai, Add mustard, urad dal, dry red chilli, curry leaves and let it crackle.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (whole)Dry Red ChilliCurry leaves
2
Add the onions and saute till it turns translucent. Add a pinch of asafoetida, mix it well. Cook the onions till they start to turn light brown.
OnionAsafoetida
3
Add ginger garlic paste, mix it for a few seconds.
Ginger Garlic Paste
4
Add the masala, mix it well and let it cook for a minute.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric Powder
5
Add the avarakkai, mix it well for a minute.
Avarakkai (lab lab long)
6
Add salt, sugar and water. Mix it well. Cover and cook it till all the water evaporates.
SaltSugarWater
7
Add grated coconut. Mix it well. Serve it hot as a side along with rice and any gravy.
Coconut

Before you start

How long does Avarakkai Poriyal take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Avarakkai Poriyal serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Avarakkai Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Avarakkai Poriyal spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Avarakkai Poriyal?: 200 grams Avarakkai (lab lab long), ½ cup Coconut, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 tbsp Oil, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Avarakkai Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Avarakkai Poriyal?: About 296 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.