Green beans poriyal
Quick stir fried green beans with mustard seeds, curry leaves and fresh coconut, a bright side for any South Indian meal.
- Time20 minutes
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.23 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Trim the beans and cut into 1 cm pieces.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wide pan. Add the mustard seeds, urad dal and dried chillies and fry for 30 seconds until the seeds pop.
- 3
Add the curry leaves and onion and cook for 4 minutes until soft.
4 min - 4
Stir in the beans, turmeric, salt and water. Cover and cook for 6 minutes until the beans are tender but still green.
6 min - 5
Uncover, add the coconut and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring, until the pan is dry.
2 min - 6
Serve with rice and dal.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.