Avarakkai Poriyal / Indian Broad bean Poriyal

South Indian Lunch menu doesn't complete without this side dish - Poriyal. At home everyone like Poriyal so daily or the other day I make Poriyal or stir fry for lunch. Simple rasam and a poriyal makes our meal more comfort n filling. This Avarakkai Poriyal is a simple and quick recipe that can be even served with plain rice and ghee/sesame oil. I like this method of adding chilli and coriander powder or Kuzhambu Milagai Thool instead green chillies. Most importantly you have to saute the Avarakka in oil with turmeric powder & salt for few minutes, this enhances the taste and flavor of avarakka. 

Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cooking Time :  10 minutes
Serves    3

Ingredients

1. Avarakkai   250gm
2. Onion   1 medium (chopped)
3. curry leaves      few
4. chilli powder     1 tsp
5. coriander powder   1 tsp
6. Turmeric powder       1/4 tsp
7. Mustard seeds    1/2 tsp
8. Chana dal      1 Tbsp
9. Urad dal 1/2 Tbsp
10. Shredded coconut 1/4 cup or as needed
11. Salt    as needed
12. Oil    3 tsp or 1 Tbsp

Method

• Wash and finely chop the avarakkai and keep aside.
• Heat oil in an available vessel and add mustard seeds when it popup ,add chana dal and fry till golden brown.
• Then add the finely chopped onions and curry leaves ,fry till transparent.
• then add the chopped avarakkai and turmeric powder.
• Keep frying the avarakkai (like brinjal) for long time till it changes its color lightly.
• then add 1/4 - 1/2 cup water ,cook covered till avaraikkai becomes soft and cooked.
• when 90% water drained ,open the lid and add the chilli powder and coriander powder  or Kuzhambu Milagai Thool and stir well. keep stirring till all water absorbed.
• that's it..Avarakkai poriyal ready. If you want can add some shredded coconut now give it a mix. 
• Serve with all variety rices, along with lunch meals. I even like to eat poriyal with dosa too.