Beans Poriyal (Indian Green Beans Stir Fry)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida (hing)
• 2 teaspoons urad dal
• 8 curry leaves
• 1 dried red chili pepper (1/4 tsp crushed red chili pepper)
• 1 pound green beans (trimmed and chopped crosswise into 1/4" pieces)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut (frozen fresh or dry unsweetened desiccated)
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon chana daal
• 1 dry red chili pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering hot, add mustard seeds and allow them to pop. Then add asafetida, urad dal, curry leaves & red chilies. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and dal turns light golden brown, about a minute.

2. 2

   Add green beans, salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally until beans are crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in coconut.

3. 3

   --- Paruppa Podi (optional topping) ---

4. 4

   Roast Chana dal in a small stainless steel pan for 1 to 2 minutes on medium heat. Add coriander seeds and roast for another minute. Allow it to cool down completely.

5. 5

   Add to a spice grinder along with dried red chili. Grind to make a coarse powder. Spinkle on Green Bean Poriyal for a nutty and spicy flavor boost!