CLUSTER BEANS PORIYAL

in , , on Sunday, April 1, 2012

         This is another simple poriyal which is our family favorite!!

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Ingredients:

Cluster Beans,Chopped 1 1/2 cup
Moong dal/Paasi paruppu 2-3 tblsp
Sambhar powder/red chilli powder 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/8 tsp
Coconut gratings 1/4 cup
Onion 1 no.
Salt As needed

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To Temper:

Mustard 1 tsp
Urad dal/ulutham paruppu 1 tsp
Curry leaves A sprig
Oil 1 tsp

Method:

  1. Remove the head and tail of cluster beans,wash them and chop them finely as shown in the picture.
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  2. Boil the cluster beans in water,along with moong dhal,turmeric,salt,sambhar/red chilli powder.
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  3. Cook till done,moong dal should be just done,not too soft....by that time moong dhal gets cooked,cluster beans too should have got cooked just right.
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  4. Drain the water and keep aside.
  5. Heat kadai and temper with the tempering items,followed by onion and fry till onion turns transparent.
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  6. Add the cooked cluster beans,moong dal and fry for two minutes in medium flame till moisture gets absorbed.
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  7. Add the grated coconut and stir well for a minute.
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  8. Transfer to the serving dish! Serve as accompaniment for rice.
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Variation: Sweet Poriyal

  • My mother used to add 2 tsp of sugar and stir for a minute .(before adding coconut)
  • It tastes great when mixed with ghee and hot rice.Believe me!!Big Grin

Another day I tried this cool drink from Essence of Andhra - Uma's blog - Cucumber Lemonade! Tasted great :) Thank you Uma!

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