About
Avarakkai Poriyal is a Tamilian dish made with avarakkai (broad beans). It is a simple and healthy dish that is usually served as a side dish with rice. The broad beans are cooked with onions, green chillies, and spices such as mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. The dish is usually garnished with freshly grated coconut and coriander leaves.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.8
Fats
6.9
Carbs
6.9
Fibre
6.7
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Recipe
Ingredients
avarakkai (broad beans)
2 cups
oil
2 tablespoons
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
urad dal
1 teaspoon
chana dal
1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
split black gram
1 teaspoon
split Bengal gram
1 teaspoon
asafoetida
1 teaspoon
green chillies, chopped
2
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
grated coconut
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and peel the avarakkai. Cut into small pieces.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, cumin seeds, split black gram, split Bengal gram and asafoetida.
Step 3:
When the seeds start to splutter, add the chopped green chillies and turmeric powder.
Step 4:
Add the avarakkai pieces and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Step 6:
Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the avarakkai is cooked.
Step 7:
Add the grated coconut and mix well.
Step 8:
Serve hot with steamed rice.
Did you know?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 19322 users have chowed down on Avarakkai Poriyal a whopping 42121 times.
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