{"id":"4fb6697a-480f-4407-8e50-a8c430189fb8","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4fb6697a-480f-4407-8e50-a8c430189fb8","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/french-beans-poriyal-recipe/","title":"Beans Poriyal Recipe","description":"Green Beans poriyal is a quick and tasty South Indian recipe made with tender french beans, savory spices and fresh coconut.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://i2.wp.com/www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beans-poriyal.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"225 to 250 grams french beans","item":"french beans","quantity":225,"quantity_max":250,"unit":"g"},{"text":"2 tablespoons oil (- any neutral flavored oil or coconut oil)","item":"oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"- any neutral flavored oil or coconut oil"},{"text":"¾ teaspoon mustard seeds","item":"mustard seeds","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ teaspoon urad dal ((split husked black gram))","item":"urad dal ((split husked black gram))","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 dry red chilies (- whole or broken and deseeded)","item":"dry red chilies","quantity":2,"preparation":"- whole or broken and deseeded"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","item":"turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 pinch asafoetida ((hing))","item":"asafoetida ((hing))","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1 sprig of curry leaves (or 10 to 12 curry leaves)","item":"curry leaves","quantity":1,"unit":"sprig","preparation":"or 10 to 12 curry leaves"},{"text":"2 to 3 tablespoon fresh grated coconut (or desiccated coconut or frozen grated coconut)","item":"fresh grated coconut","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or desiccated coconut or frozen grated coconut"},{"text":"½ cup water (or add as required)","item":"water","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or add as required"},{"text":"salt (as required)","item":"salt","preparation":"as required"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse the french beans for a few times in a colander with fresh water. Drain all the water.","section":"Chopping beans"},{"number":2,"text":"Remove the side strings from the beans and then chop them diagonally or in ¼ inch pieces.","section":"Chopping beans"},{"number":3,"text":"Heat oil in a kadai or pan. Add the mustard seeds and urad dal.","section":"Making beans poriyal"},{"number":4,"text":"On a low heat fry the mustard seeds and urad dal. Fry till the mustard splutters and the urad dal turns into a maroonish red. Don't burn the dal.","section":"Making beans poriyal"},{"number":5,"text":"Add the dry red chilies, curry leaves, turmeric powder, asafoetida. Mix very well.","section":"Making beans poriyal"},{"number":6,"text":"Now add the chopped french beans","section":"Making beans poriyal"},{"number":7,"text":"Saute for a minute and then add ½ cup water together with the salt.","section":"Making beans poriyal"},{"number":8,"text":"Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on a low heat until the french beans are tender and done.","section":"Cooking Beans"},{"number":9,"text":"Check in between while cooking. If the water dries up, you can add some more water.","section":"Cooking Beans"},{"number":10,"text":"Once the beans are cooked till tender and there is no water in the pan, then add the grated coconut.","section":"Cooking Beans"},{"number":11,"text":"Mix well. Switch off the heat.","section":"Cooking Beans"},{"number":12,"text":"Serve the french beans poriyal hot or warm with sambar and steamed rice.","section":"Cooking Beans"},{"number":13,"text":"It also tastes good when eaten with roti or paratha. You can also serve it as a side with South Indian meals or dal and rice.","section":"Cooking Beans"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:36:31.48606+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:36:31.48606+00:00"}