Dec 1, 2021

Avarakkai Thoran/ Broad Beans Thoran



Thoran / Upperi (Stir Fry with Coconut and Spices) is a typical tasty Keralite dish served with steamed rice. Today I am sharing the recipe of Avarakkai Thoran / Broad Beans Thoran, which is very easy to prepare and is a very nutritious dish. Enjoy the Thoran.

Cuisine:                    Kerala
Recipe Type:             Side Dish
Preparation Time:     10 minutes
Cooking Time      :    20 Minutes.

Ingredients:

Boiled Mochakottai       : 1 cup
Chopped Avarakkai         2 Cups

Chopped Tomatoes         1 cup
Grated Ginger                1 Tablespoon
Chopped Green chilies     2 no
Turmeric Powder             ¼ Teaspoon
Grated Fresh Coconut     2 Tablespoons
Salt                               To Taste

For Tempering:
Coconut Oil                    1 Tablespoon
Mustard Seeds               1 Teaspoon
Urdh Dal                        1 Teaspoon
Cumin Seed                   ½ Teaspoon
Red chilli                        1 no.
Curry Leaves                  1 Spring
Hing powder                  ½ Teaspoon

Method:

  • Soak the Mochakottai for 12 hours, boil with a pinch of salt and keep aside.
  • Wash and chop Avarakkai to very small pieces and allow it to drain in a colander.

  • Heat oil in a pan. Pop mustard seeds. When it’s popped add white lentils and fry well. The lentils turn golden brown. Add red dry chilly pieces , Hing powder and curry leaves. Fry until golden brown.

  •  Now add the chopped tomatoes, ginger, Turmeric Powder and chopped green chillies. Fry for 3 minutes.

  • Now add the chopped Avarakkai and Mochakottai accordingly. Add salt as per your taste and sauté well. Cover the pan and cook 5 minutes.

  • When Vegetables are well cooked, add the Grated coconut  and mix well.

  • Uncover and sauté well. Fry Thoran until dry form. Turn off the heat. The tasty Avarakkai Thoran ready! Serve hot rice .

  • Enjoy!!
Avarakkai Thoran/Broad beans Thoran


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