Beans Poriyal (Indian Green Beans Fry)

Step 1

Cut off both the edges of beans. Rinse them well in lot of water or under running water. Drain them.

Step 2

Chop to ¼ inch pieces.

Step 3

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard, urad dal, chana dal and red chili.

Step 4

When the dal turn golden, add hing and curry leaves.

Step 5

Fry till the curry leaves turn crisp.

Step 6

Add chopped beans,turmeric along with salt and saute for 2 mins.

Step 7

Cook covered for 2 to 3 mins on a low flame. This helps to release the moisture.

Step 8

If needed sprinkle 1 to 2 tbsps water. Cover and cook until soft and tender.

Step 9

Add sambar powder or chili powder and coconut.

Step 10

Mix well and saute for a minute.

Step 11

Switch off and serve beans poriyal with rice.

Step 12

It is important to chop the beans to at least ½ inch pieces. If you chop them too small, they will become mushy.

Step 13

Press saute button on your instant pot. Pour oil to the steel insert.

Step 14

When the oil turns hot, add mustard, red chili, urad dal and chana dal. Saute for a minute or so until the dal turns golden.

Step 15

Then stir in curry leaves and hing. Add chopped beans, turmeric and salt.

Step 16

Press cancel and pour 2 tablespoons water. Mix and secure the Instant pot with the lid. Press pressure cook and set the timer to "zero" minutes.

Step 17

Once done, quick release the instant pot carefully. Open the lid and add red chilli powder or sambar powder. Mix well and saute just for a minute or so until the sambar powder smells good. If you see any moisture at the bottom, simply evaporate it. Add coconut and mix well.

Step 18

Stir beans poriyal and serve it.