Avarakkai Poriyal - அவரைக்காய் பொரியல்

Avarakkai Poriyal

Avarakkai (Broad Beans) is a country vegetable (நாட்டு காய் ).
Rich in vegetable protein and fibre.

This Vegetable has many medicinal and weight loss properties. 

Ingredients Needed:-

1.  Avarakkai washed thoroughly and cut into small pieces (I used 250 grms)

2.  Salt to taste

3.  Turmeric Powder

4.  Hing.

Ingredients for Tempering:-

1.  Oil  1 tsp

2.  Mustard Seeds

3.  Urad dal 

4.  Curry leaves 

Ingredients to pound:-

1.  Grated Coconut 1-1/2 table spoon

2.  Dry Red Chilli -2

3.  Cumin Seeds -1/4 tsp

Method:-

1.  Heat Oil in a Kadai , temper with Mustard Seeds, Urad  dal and Curry leaves .

2.  Add cut Vegetables, Turmeric powder, Hing and Salt.
Mix thoroughly, sprinkle some water, cover and cook till vegetables become soft.

3.  Mean time pound the ingredients. (grated Coconut, Red Chilli and Cumin seeds)

4.  Add the pounded Mixture to the cooked vegetable mix nicely .

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5. When the moisture dries switch off.

Different  type of Avarakkai Poriyal is ready to enjoy with Sambar and Rasam .