poriyal

Avarakkai (Broad Beans) Podi Poriyal

Ingredients

  • Avarakkai (Broad Beans) – 1 cup chopped and boiled
  • Cooked Toor Dal – 1 tbsp
  • Salt to Taste

For Masala

  • Whole Red Chilli – 1
  • Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Urad Dal (Split) – 1 tsp
  • Channa Dal – 1 tsp
  • Pepper Corn – 12-15 nos
  • Coriander (Dhaniya) Seeds – 1/2 tsp

For Seasoning

  • Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Urad Dal (Split) – 1/2 tsp
  • Hing – 1/2 tsp
  • Curry Leaves – 5
  • Oil – 1 tsp

Preparation

To make the *Masala- Dry roast the ingredients and coaresely grind.
  • 1 whole red chilli
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1 tsp channa dal
  • 12-15 pepper corns
  • 1/2 tsp coriander (dhaniya) seeds

*Boiled avarakkai – Boil the chopped avarakkai in water for five minutes with the required salt and drain the water. It should look like the picture below.
  • 1 cup chopped avarakkai
  • salt as per taste

Procedure

Heat oil in a wide bottom kadhai and add the ingredients for seasoning. Once the ingredients crackle move to the next step.
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • 1/2 tsp hing
  • 5 curry leaves

Now add the *boiled avarakkai, the coarsely ground *masala and cooked toor dal. Stir for 2 minutes. Check for the salt.

Now add the grated coconut. Turn off the flame.
  • 2 tbsp toovar dal
  • 2 tbsp grated coconut

The avarakkai podi poriyal is ready to be served! Eat this delicious side dish with hot dosa or roti 🙂

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