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beans with coconut

Fansi poriyal is a simple South Indian stir-fried green bean dish, generally prepared to accompany an everyday meal.
a mound of beans with coconut
prepare: 10 minutes
cook: 10 minutes
total time: 20 minutes
difficulty: simple
yield: 4 servings
calories: 79 kcal
diet: gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
cuisine: Indian, tamil

equipment

  • wide pan with lid

ingredients

for tempering

for serving

  • 2 tbsp coconut - grated

instructions

  • Place the urad dal for tempering in some warm water and allow to soak for ten minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a wide pan. on a medium heat. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, asafoetida powder, curry leaves. and the drained urad dal. Stir well.
  • When the mustard seeds splutter, add the beans and chilli, then stir together for three minutes.
  • Add two tablespoons of water and the salt. Turn heat to low, and cover pan. Cook gently for five minutes or until the beans have just cooked, but still retain crunch.

to serve

  • Remove from heat, add the coconut, stir gently, and serve.

notes

  • Gingelly oil is Indian sesame oil. It is very different from the Asian sesame oil. Substitute with vegetable oil if unobtainable.
  • If you use dried or dessicated coconut, soak it in some warm water for about 5 minutes before adding to the dish.

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nutrition

Serving: 75 g | Calories: 79 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 298 mg | Potassium: 200 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 602 IU | Vitamin C: 54 mg | Calcium: 42 mg | Iron: 2 mg