How long does Beans Poriyal take?

28 minutes from start to finish. That is 12 minutes of preparation and 16 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Beans Poriyal serve?

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

Is Beans Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Beans 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 Beans Poriyal?

350 grams Beans, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 1 tsp Chana Dal, 1.2 grams Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Beans Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Beans Poriyal?

About 161 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Beans Poriyal

Name: Beans Poriyal
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Oil; 1.2 grams Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 tsp Chana Dal; 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, Halved; 1.5 grams Curry leaves; 0.4 grams Asafoetida; 350 grams Beans, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 180 ml Water, For Cooking; 20 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated

28 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 12 min · Cook 16 min

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Also known as beans palya, beans thoran · Veg · Dal, Dry sides

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Beans poriyal cooked in a kadai with onion, mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilli. A mild vegetarian accompaniment for 4, ready in about 30 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam, Lunchbox

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1.2 grams
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Chana Dal1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Halved1 grams
Curry leaves1.5 grams
Asafoetida0.4 grams
Beans, Finely Chopped350 grams
Salt½ tsp
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Water, For Cooking180 ml
Coconut (Grated), Grated20 grams

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	161kcal	644kcal
Protein	2.4g	9.6g
Carbohydrate	8.6g	34g
Fat	14g	55g
Fibre	4g	16g
Sugar	3.3g	13g

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Method

1
Get ready by washing the beans, trimming both ends and finely chopping them. Wash the curry leaves and pat them fully dry before using.
2
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute. Add mustard seeds, urad dal and chana dal. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the mustard splutters and the dals turn golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Chana Dal
3
Add dry red chilli, curry leaves and asafoetida. Fry for 1 minute until the chilli deepens in colour and the curry leaves stop spluttering.
Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesAsafoetida
4
Add beans, salt, turmeric powder and water. Sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes, then cover and cook on low flame for 8 minutes until the beans are tender but still hold their shape.
BeansSaltTurmeric PowderWater
5
Open the kadai and cook on medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes until all the water has dried. Add grated coconut and stir for 1 minute until mixed through. Switch off and serve while hot.
Coconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Beans Poriyal take?: 28 minutes from start to finish. That is 12 minutes of preparation and 16 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Beans Poriyal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Beans Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Beans 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 Beans Poriyal?: 350 grams Beans, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 1 tsp Chana Dal, 1.2 grams Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Beans Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Beans Poriyal?: About 161 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.