AVARAKKAI PORIYAL (BROAD BEANS FRY )

Avarakkai is called amarappayaru in Malayalam. It is also known as Broad beans in English. This green vegetable is full of fiber & is highly recommended by doctors as a zero calorie food. There are two varieties of avarakkai - broad & narrow beans. Here i have used the broad variety.

Preparation Time: 10 mts Cooking Time: 10 mts Serves: 2

Ingredients:

Avarakkai - 250 gms

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Red chilies - 2 nos

Refined oil - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Method:

Wash the avarakkai & remove the fiber from both sides. Cut it in to small pieces. Heat oil in a pan & fry the mustard seeds. Add the red chilies & fry for a few seconds. Then add the chopped avarakkai & salt & mix well. Cook it in low fire till the avarakkai becomes soft. If needed sprinkle little water & cook it. Avarakkai poriyal is ready.

Variations:

We can do this poriyal with onions also. Chop & fry the onions & then add the avarakkai & cook it. We can also use coconut scrapping to the poriyal. Add it after the avarakkai is cooked & mix it all well for a few seconds.

Tips:

1. To retain the green colour, add a pinch of soda-bi-carb to the chopped avarakkai.
2. Instead of adding coconut scrapping as it is, run it in the mixer for a few seconds along with the red chilies & add it to the poriyal. This will give it a better taste. Those who like the smell of garlic can add 2 pods of garlic along with the red chilies.
3. Always choose tender avarakkai for the best taste.
   
   
   

Taste it & enjoy.