Broad Beans stir fry
Enjoy a wholesome and flavorful Avarakkai Poriyal made with tender broad beans stir-fried with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and grated coconut. This South Indian side dish—known as avarakkai palya, sem ki sabzi, or chikkudukaya vepudu—is mildly spiced and pairs perfectly with rice and sambar for a balanced and comforting meal.
Description
Avarakkai Poriyal
Servings : 1 bowl (≈ 250 g) | Prep : 5 mins | Cook : 10 mins
⚖️ Nutrition Facts
Note: Values are approximate for 100g per serving, based on USDA data using broad beans, moong dal, grated coconut, and tempering ingredients.
🧄 Ingredients
- 3 cups avarakkai / broad beans, thin-sliced
- 3 Tbsp moong dal (soaked 15 min)
- ½ cup grated coconut
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp urad dal
- 3 dried red chilies
- 10 curry leaves
- ¼ tsp asafoetida
- ¼ tsp turmeric (optional)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp coconut oil (or any oil)
- 2 Tbsp water as needed
🍽️ Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a pan; splutter mustard, then fry urad dal, red chilies, asafoetida & curry leaves until dal turns golden.
- Add drained moong dal & sliced avarakkai; stir well. Season with salt & optional turmeric.
- Cover and cook on low heat 8-10 mins, sprinkling water if the mix dries out.
- When beans are just tender, open lid; let excess moisture evaporate.
- Mix in sugar (if using) and grated coconut; sauté 1 min. Serve hot with rice, rasam or sambar.
1 Ingredient list (plain text)
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3 cups avarakkai / broad beans, thinly sliced
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3 Tbsp moong dal, soaked 15 min
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½ cup grated coconut
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2 tsp coconut oil
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1 tsp mustard seeds
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2 tsp urad dal
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3 dried red chilies
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10 curry leaves
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¼ tsp asafoetida
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¼ tsp turmeric (optional)
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1 tsp sugar (optional)
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Salt & a splash of water as needed
Additional information
| calories | 80-100 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 5-10 |
| Cooking Method | Instant Pot, Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, High-Fiber, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 4-6 |
| Fiber | 4-6 |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle, Weight loss |
| Prep Time | Under 10 mins |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Special Category | Kids Special |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild, Spicy |
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