
Beans Poriyal
Green beans with coconut and curry leaf tempering, light and fresh. Simple, spiced straight-talk food — no gravy to hide behind. Pile beside phulka and a bowl of cooled yogurt.
Ingredients
- Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
- Garam Masala1/2 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Onion1, finely chopped
- Tomato2, chopped
- Green Chili1-2, slit
- Cumin Seeds1 tsp
- Coriander Powder1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
- Curry Leaves2 sprigs
- Lemon1
- Green Beans2 cups, trimmed
- Red Chili Powder1 tsp
- Grated Coconut1 cup
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Wash and cut the green beans into even, bite-size pieces so everything cooks at the same pace.
- 2
Heat oil in a wide kadhai and crackle cumin seeds; fry the onions till lightly golden.
- 3
Tip in the ginger garlic paste and green chilies, then the spices — fry until the oil separates at the edges.
- 4
Add the green beans and the grated coconut, toss to coat in the masala, cover and cook on low, stirring twice, until tender.
- 5
Finish with garam masala, cilantro and a knob of butter for gloss.
Chef's tip
Cover and cook on low — high heat toughens vegetables before they soften.
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