Soy-Free Avarakkai Poriyal

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and wholesome Soy-Free Avarakkai Poriyal, a classic South Indian stir-fry featuring tender broad beans, aromatic spices, and the creamy goodness of fresh grated coconut. This recipe is entirely plant-based and showcases the natural flavors of Avarakkai, enhanced by a tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, dried red chilies, and fragrant curry leaves. Cooked in nutrient-rich coconut oil and lightly seasoned with turmeric and salt, this quick and easy side dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it as a delicious accompaniment to steamed rice or Indian breads for a comforting and nutritious meal. Ideal for anyone seeking soy-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, this versatile dish brings authentic South Indian flavors straight to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Avarakkai (broad beans)
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 pieces Dried red chilies
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Grated coconut
• 3 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the avarakkai thoroughly under running water. Trim the ends and finely slice the beans into small pieces.

Step 2

Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the mustard seeds to the hot oil. Once they start to splutter, add the cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté them for a few seconds until aromatic.

Step 4

Add the sliced avarakkai to the pan. Stir well to coat the beans with the spices.

Step 5

Sprinkle the turmeric powder and salt over the beans and mix everything thoroughly.

Step 6

Add the water to the pan. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10-12 minutes or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Once the beans are cooked, add the grated coconut to the pan and mix well.

Step 8

Cook uncovered for another 2-3 minutes to allow any excess moisture to evaporate.

Step 9

Serve the soy-free avarakkai poriyal hot as a side dish, accompanying rice or Indian bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(108.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	352.4

Total Fat 34.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1783.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein 2.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 67.3mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 271.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.4%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 10.5%