Carrot And Beans Poriyal Recipe
Carrot and Beans Poriyal is a classic South Indian preparation of the mixed stir fried vegetables. Steamed carrots and beans are seasoned with mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves. To add more flavor to the Poriyal, it can be garnished with grated coconut.
Ingredients
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200 grams Green beans (French Beans)
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chopped
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200 grams Carrots (Gajjar)
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chopped
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
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1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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5 Curry leaves
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1 tablespoon Oil
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Salt
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to taste
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1 tablespoon Fresh coconut
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for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Carrots and Beans Poriyal recipe, first steam the chopped carrots and beans using a steamer or pressure cooker
Step 2
See a video recipe of how to cook vegetables in a pressure cooker
Step 3
Once vegetables are steamed transfer to a bowl and keep aside until required
Step 4
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat; add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle
Step 5
Now add urad dal and fry till urad dal turn light brown in color
Step 6
Add the curry leaves, asafoetida and fry for few seconds
Step 7
Now add the steamed carrots and beans
Step 8
Season with salt to taste the salt to taste and stir to combine
Step 9
Stir-Fry the vegetables for the few seconds on high heat
Step 10
Turn off the heat
Step 11
Garnish with grated coconut or chopped coriander leaves
Step 12
Serve the Carrot and Beans Poriyal along with Phulka and Punjabi Dal Tadka or simply with a Tomato Rasam and Steamed Rice for the weeknight meal