Avarakkai Thoran
Toor Dal - 2 tbsp
Turmeric – a pinch
Salt to taste
Oil – 2 tsp
Mustard Seeds, Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
Black split gram – 1 tsp
Curry Leaves – few
Coconut, grated - 2 tbsp
Green Chilli - 2
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
How to make the Avarakkai thoran
Wash, string the broad beans and chop them into small pieces.
Wash the dal well and pressure cook it with just enough water for about 2 whistles. The dal should not get mushy.
Grind together cumin, green chilly and coconut without adding any water.
Heat a kadai with oil, splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves.
Now add the chopped beans, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well.
Sprinkle some water, cover and cook till the vegetable is done. Keep stirring once in a while.
Now add the cooked dal and the coconut mix. Mix well. Remove from heat.
Serve as an accompaniment with plain rice and Sambar or Rasam.
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Sapana Behl says
Very simple yet delicious thoran.
vaishali sabnani says
The broad beans thoran is a very nice variation for cooking these beans, I am sure it shall taste amazing.
Nivedhanams Sowmya says
simple curry!! so homey!!
Kalyani says
Simple n yummy
Usha says
Simpel and flavorful thoran. Same here, I make broad beans regularly but not with coconut.
Sandhiya says
My favorite veggie, i made the same way.
Pavani N says
Simple and delicious thoran. I like this type of simple curries.
Archana Potdar says
Simple delicious and one of my favourites.
Chef Mireille says
I like this simple veg preparation
Padmajha PJ says
Adding the ground paste makes it look so different . We love avarakkai.Must try this one...