Ingredients: 3 cups Avarekai (Broad Beans) – chopped,1 Onion – chopped,2 tablespoons Fresh coconut – grated,1 Green Chilli – finely chopped,1 teaspoon Jaggery – grated,1 pinch Asafoetida (hing),1 teaspoon Sunflower Oil,Salt – to taste
Time in minutes: 40 Servings: 4 Course: Dinner Diet: High Protein Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Aavryachi Bhaji/ Avarakkai Poriyal, we will first steam the beans in a steamer. Place the cut beans in the steamer and cook until it is cooked, about 5 minutes.The next step is to stir fry the beans.Heat oil in a kadai or a heavy bottomed pan. Add onion and sauté till onion turns pinkish and translucent.Once the onions have softened, add the green chilies, steamed beans, the coconut, jaggery, salt and asafoetida. Stir well until all the ingredients come together for just about 2 minutes and turn off the heat. Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste.Serve Aavryachi Bhaji or Avarakkai Poriyal simple stir-fry with Mixed Vegetable Sambar and Rice along with a dollop of ghee, for a wholesome lunch or dinner.