This is another simple poriyal which is our family favorite!!
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 |
To Temper:
| Mustard | 1 tsp |
| Urad dal/ulutham paruppu | 1 tsp |
| Curry leaves | A sprig |
| Oil | 1 tsp |
Method:
- Remove the head and tail of cluster beans,wash them and chop them finely as shown in the picture.
- Boil the cluster beans in water,along with moong dhal,turmeric,salt,sambhar/red chilli powder.
- 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.
- Drain the water and keep aside.
- Heat kadai and temper with the tempering items,followed by onion and fry till onion turns transparent.
- Add the cooked cluster beans,moong dal and fry for two minutes in medium flame till moisture gets absorbed.
- Add the grated coconut and stir well for a minute.
- Transfer to the serving dish! Serve as accompaniment for rice.
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!!
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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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