Green Beans Stir Fry Recipe
Enjoy a simple and nutritious Beans Poriyal made with finely chopped green beans stir-fried with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a touch of grated coconut. Known as beans thoran, beans upkari, or beans palya, this South Indian side dish is lightly spiced and pairs perfectly with steamed rice and sambar for a wholesome meal.
Description
Beans Poriyal
Servings : 1 bowl (≈ 250 g) | Prep : 10 mins | Cook : 15 mins
⚖️ Nutrition Facts
Note: Values are approximate for 100g per serving, based on USDA data using green beans, grated coconut, dals, oil, and spices.
🧄 Ingredients
- 250 g green beans (tender), finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp fresh or frozen grated coconut
- 1 Tbsp + ½ Tbsp oil
- ¼ tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal (optional)
- 1 tsp chana dal (optional)
- 1 dried red chili, broken
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- ⅛ tsp asafoetida
- ⅛ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp red-chili or sambar powder
- ⅓ tsp salt (or to taste)
- A splash of water as needed
🍽️ Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Temper mustard, urad dal, chana dal & broken red chili until dals turn golden.
- Add asafoetida & curry leaves; fry until leaves crisp.
- Toss in chopped beans, turmeric & salt. Sauté 2 mins.
- Cover & cook 3–5 mins on low, sprinkling water only if beans look dry.
- When beans turn tender, add red-chili/sambar powder & coconut. Sauté 1 min.
- Serve hot with rice, rasam or chapati.
Ingredients
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250 g green beans (tender), finely chopped
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3 Tbsp grated coconut
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1 ½ Tbsp oil (divided)
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¼ tsp mustard seeds
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1 tsp urad dal (optional)
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1 tsp chana dal (optional)
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1 dried red chili, broken
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1 sprig curry leaves
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⅛ tsp asafoetida
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⅛ tsp turmeric
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½ tsp red-chili or sambar powder
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⅓ tsp salt (adjust)
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Splash of water if required
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, Lunch Box Ideas |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild |
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