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Protein-rich beans curry is a tasty South Indian style poriyal variety. it takes around 10 minutes to prepare this flavorful curry. Tips & tricks to make Indian vegan style.

Chopping beans?

Chop them small so they get cooked soon and the beans absorb all the flavors

Can I steam-cook veggies

Yes, but the flavor might vary. Beans cooked this way give the best flavor

Can I use garlic

Yes, you can saute garlic or grind it with coconut and prepare the poriyal.

Can I use regular onion?

Yes, you can use regular onion but small onion gives the best flavor.

Serving suggestion

It goes well as a side for kuzhambu, rasam, kootu, and a variety rice

Can I skip coconut

I would recommend coconut as it makes the bland pottuladala flavorful.

Is it spicy curry

Considering my kids’ spice I used Kashmiri chilli powder. adjust according to your spice level.

Can I increase peanuts and reduce pottukadalai

Peanuts tend to turn oil when ground so if you use the ratio I mentioned the poriyal tends on the perfect texture.

Can I skip fennel seeds?

It gives a nice flavor but you can skip

Ingredients

To Pulse:

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

2 tbsp heaped coconut

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp roasted peanuts

2 tbsp roasted gram

1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

To Temper:

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp urad dal

Curry leaves

Beans Masala Curry:

250 grams of green beans

8 small onion

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Required salt

3 tbsp water

How to make beans masala curry with step-by-step pictures

Pulse the ingredients listed under “To Pulse” and keep them aside.

Temper the ingredients mentioned under “To Temper.”

Add small onions and saute for a minute

Furthermore add turmeric powder; mix well

Add beans and sauté over medium-high flame for 2 minutes.

Add salt and water, cover, and cook for 4 minutes until soft

Add the ground mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until aromatic and well roasted