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 instead green chillies, to make it healthy i usually avoid coconut and this poriyal tastes great without coconut. But its individual preference, if you like you can add 1-2 tbsp of shredded coconut for the below recipe.
 Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cooking Time :  15 minutes
Serves    3

Ingredients

1. Avarakkai   1/4 kg
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. Salt    as needed
10. Oil    2 tsp

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 the chilli powder and coriander powder ,enough salt and stir well.
• And add 1/4 - 1/2 cup water ,cook covered till avaraikkai becomes soft and cooked.
• when 90% water drained ,open the lid (and if you want can add some shredded coconut now) and keep stirring till all water absorbed.
• that's it..Avarakkai poriyal ready.
• Serve with all variety rices,rasam sadham ,dosa and chapathi also.