Beans stir fry - beans poriyal

preparation time : 15 mins
Cook time : 20 -25 mins

Beans stir fry or beans curry is the simplest side- dish to prepare as well as to learn. This side- dish goes well with rice or chapathi. Beans are very good sources of manganese, So adding this veggie twice in a week maintains healthy- diet. Simple and quick recipe :-)

Ingredients needed :

Chopped beans - 1 cup headed

Onion - 1

Red chilli - 2-3

Tumeric powder - a pinch

Coconut - 5 medium-sized pieces

Salt

For seasoning :

Oil

Cumin / jeera seeds 

Curry leaves

Method :

1. Wash and chop beans into small pieces according to your preferences.
2. Heat oil in a pan add Cumin seeds, once it sizzles add curry leaves.
3. Then add chopped onions wait until it turns slightly golden brown, add chopped beans and saute for a minute.
4. Add Tumeric powder and salt. Just sprinkle some water and cook covered with lid.Wait till all the water evaporates and beans to be cooked.
5. Mean while grind the coconut and red chillies together in a mixer or blender.
6. At-last add the grounded paste to the beans and stir for few more minutes. And turn off the flame.

Serve as a side dish for any variety rice or with (sambar-rasam-curd)

Tips :

• Just add little water, if the beans is not cooked properly you can again add some more water and wait till the beans get cooked well. 
• Jeera seeds adds nice flavor to this recipe.
• Adjust the chilli according to your taste.
• Use fresh beans it results good and tastes crunchy. Make sure to retain the crunchiness of the veggie.

Serving size : 2-3