Kothavarangai Poriyal | Cluster beans curry

Cluster beans ia a type of green beans. It is Known as Kothavarangai in tamil, Goruchikkudu in telugu. It is also known as Gavar or Guvar beans. cluster beans has slightly bitter taste and is commonly used in India in preparation of poriyal, dals and gravy. Kothavarangai is rich source of protein and fibres. Kothavarangai poriyal is served as a side dish to Rice. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Kothavarangai Poriyal - Cluster beans dry curry.

Preparation Time:      5 mins

Cook Time :                15 mins

Ready in :                   20 mins
Yields :                        2 Servings 

Ingredients:

Chopped cluster beans	1 Cup
Onions chopped	1/2 Cup
Oil	1 tbsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
Red chilly	1
Curry leaves	4-6
shredded coconut	1 tbsp
Urad dal	1 tsp
Channa dal	1 tsp
Salt
Green chillies	2
Coriander Leaves chopped	1 stick

Instructions:

• Heat oil in the pan and add mustard, Urad dal and channa dal.When channa dal turn golden colour, add curry leaves, green chillies and red chillies. Fry for a min. 

• Add chopped onions. Fry till onion turn translucent. Add cluster beans. Fry for a min. 

• Add 1.5 cups of water and salt. Once all the water is absorbed and cluster beans are cooked, add coriander leaves.  Switch of the stove  and add shredded coconut.

Tips:

• The essential nutrients will lose, if we wash the chopped vegetables, so Wash the vegetable thoroughly then chop into small pieces.
• For more spicy add 1 red chilli and 1 more green chilli