Carrot Beans Poriyal Recipe

What is Poriyal?

Poriyal, also known as thoran, is a South Indian coconut stir fry made with vegetables. You can also make this poriyal with cabbage, pumpkin, okra, and beets. Other Poriyal recipes from my blog are purple cabbage poriyal, broccoli poriyal, and brussel sprouts poriyal.

Ingredients

Vegetables: Carrots, green beans, and onions have been used. Oil: coconut oil is best for cooking poriyal, you may also use your choice of cooking oil. Mustard seeds & urad dal: added for tempering. Chili: I have used Thai chili and dry red chili. Curry leaves: used for flavoring, dont skip it. Hing (Asafoetida): used for flavoring. You can also use gluten-free asafoetida. Turmeric: is used for color and its health benefits. Skip if you don’t have it. Fresh coconut: use shredded fresh coconut for garnishing.

How to Make Carrot Beans Poriyal in Instant Pot

Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil to the POT. Once hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, dry red chili, let mustard seeds splutter, and the dal turns light brown. Next, add green chili, curry leaves, and asafoetida (hing). Saute for 15 secs. Add chopped onion and saute till onions turn light brown. Next, add green beans, carrots, turmeric powder, salt, water and mix well. Make sure to scrape any spice if sticking to the pot. Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 1 minute. When the instant pot beeps, do a QUICK RELEASE (QR). Remove lid away from you, add fresh shredded coconut and mix well. Instant pot green beans and carrots/Stir fry recipe is ready, serve with hot rice, chapatis, roti & parathas.

Stovetop Pot Method

Follow the same instructions till step 3 in a stovetop pot/pan and cook covered on medium-low heat. Stir 2-3 times in between for even cooking, and you can sprinkle water if required while stirring. Once the beans and carrots become tender, add fresh shredded coconut and mix well. Carrot Beans Thoran or Stir Fry is ready, serve with hot rice, chapatis, roti & parathas.