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Avarakkai poriyal | Broad beans curry is a tasty South Indian style poriyal variety. Protein-rich curry is perfect for kids' lunch boxes. Hotel-style poriyal is easy to make and goes well with any rice accompaniments.
Hotel style Avarakkai poriyal
In our home, we usually prepare Avarakkai poriyal without dal. During my school days, I happen to taste Avarakki curry in “Data Udupi Hotel”, liked the version with chana dal and onion so started making it this way.
Tip to note while chopping Avarakkai?
Always cut the top and tail of Avarakkai. Pull and eliminate the excess fiber then chop them
Can I skip soaking chana dal?
Since I cooked Avarakkai and dal together I would recommend soaking chana dal. If you are planning to pressure cook chana dal separately for additional whistles, you can skip soaking the chana dal.
Why shouldn't I mix after adding dal?
I have added very little water for cooking Broad beans and Kadali paruppu so prefer pressure-cooking veggies and dal in layers. Mixing everything might burn dal.
Can I do a quick pressure release?
If you are planning to skip dal and prepare Avarakkai poriyal you can do pressure release but if you are making curry with chana dal do natural pressure release for proper cooking.
Can I make Thanjavur-style Avarakkai curry?
Yes, use moong dal instead of chana da and prepare the curry. If you are planning to use Moong dal, don't pressure cook. Cook Avarakkai and dal in one pot/ microwave
Can I cook Avarakkai and kadalai paruppu in an instant pot?
Yes, cook for 1 minute and do natural pressure release. You can also cook in an open pot or microwave for around 10-12 minutes with extra water
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Ingredients
Soak
- 1/4 cup chana dal
- Enough water
Pressure cook
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups Avarakkai / Broad beans
- 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- Little salt
Caramelize onion
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Pinch of sugar
To temper
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 2 green chilli
- Few curry leaves
- Pinch of asafoetida
Poriyal
- 1/4 cup Grated coconut
- A generous portion of Asafoetida
- Required salt
Instructions
Soak Kadalai paruppu
- Soak chana dal with enough water for at least 1 hour until channa breaks if you press
Pressure Cook Broad beans and chana
- Firstly add coconut oil, water to a 2-liter pressure cooker
- Add avarakkai and spread
- On top of avarakkai add chana dal, salt, and turmeric powder don't spread
- Pressure cook for 2 whistles and do natural pressure release; mix well
- Other options to cook Indian broad beans and Chana dal
- Cook Broad beans, Chana dal, turmeric powder, and salt in boiling enough water or microwave for 8 - 10 minutes
To prevent further cooking
- Transfer the cooked dal and vegetable to a colander and save the cooking water
Caramelize onion
- Add oil and onion to the pan and saute till onion turn translucent
- Furthermore, add a pinch of sugar and saute till the onion turns golden brown
Prepare poriyal
- Add oil to the pan and turn on the stove on medium flame
- When oil is hot add ingredients under “to temper” and let them splutter
- Furthermore, add asafoetida and give a quick mix
- Turn down to low - medium flame
- Add cooked avarakkai, dal required salt, and all saved water ( if you cooked in a pressure cooker) and mix well
- Furthermore, add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until water is absorbed and all flavors are well incorporated
- Add coconut, mix well and cook for 2 minutes
- Finally, add asafoetida; mix well and turn off the stove
Video
Ingredients
Soak
1/4 cup chana dal
Enough water
Pressure cook
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/4 cup water
2 cups Avarakkai / Broad beans
1/8 teaspoon of turmeric powder
Little salt
Caramelize onion
1/2 cup onion
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Pinch of sugar
To temper
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon urad dal
2 green chilli
Few curry leaves
Pinch of asafoetida
Poriyal
1/4 cup Grated coconut
A generous portion of Asafoetida
Required salt
how to make Avarakkai poriyal with step-by-step pictures
Soak Kadalai paruppu
- Soak chana dal with enough water for at least 1 hour until chana breaks if you press
Pressure Cook Broad beans and chana
- Firstly add coconut oil, and water to a 2-liter pressure cooker
- Add avarakkai and spread
- On top of avarakkai add chana dal, salt, and turmeric powder don't spread
- Pressure cook for 2 whistles and do natural pressure release; mix well
Other options to cook Indian broad beans and Chana dal
- Cook Broad beans, Chana dal, turmeric powder, and salt in boiling enough water or microwave for 8 - 10 minutes
To prevent further cooking
- Transfer the cooked dal and vegetables to a colander and save the cooking water
Caramelize onion
- Add oil and onion to the pan and saute till the onion turn translucent
- Furthermore, add a pinch of sugar and saute till the onion turns golden brown
Prepare poriyal
- Add oil to the pan and turn on the stove on medium flame
- When oil is hot add ingredients under “to temper” and let them splutter
- Furthermore, add asafoetida and give a quick mix
- Turn down to low - medium flame
- Add cooked avarakkai, dal required salt, and all saved water ( if you cooked in a pressure cooker) and mix well
- Furthermore, add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until water is absorbed and all flavors are well incorporated
- Add coconut, mix well and cook for 2 minutes
- Finally, add asafoetida; mix well and turn off the stove
Aruna Panangipally
This is new to me. I make plain Avarakkai but I think I will love this too. 🙂
Traditionally Modern Food
Do try Aruna:-) thanku
Priya Shiva
Avarakkai Kadala Paruppu usli looks so delicious!! Nice healthy combo dear..
Traditionally Modern Food
Thanku Akka:-)
Chitra Jagadish
Wow droolicious combo. ... I can finish entire bowl ... yummm
Traditionally Modern Food
Thanku Chitra:-)
My Kitchen Moments
I like Avarakkai with grated coconut stir fried in coconut oil. But at home we never add onions.. This is new, once in a while can try adding onions to the avarakkai kadalai paruppu curry!
Traditionally Modern Food
Yes even u like avarakkai with grated coconut such a flavorful side dish:-)
apuginthekitchen
It looks wonderful, I love broad beans and combining with dal sounds delicious. Do you serve with rice?
Traditionally Modern Food
Thanku Suzanne:-) yes we have with rice.. It taste good with roti as well
The Gastronomic Bong
Looks delicious, Vidya!! Love the flavours.. 🙂
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Thanku Arpita:-)
apsara
I like this version, looks protein-rich with chana dal!
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Thanku Apsara:-)
Namrata
Awesome! defntly trying it.
Traditionally Modern Food
Thanku Namrata:-)