Kothavarangai Poriyal (Cluster Beans Fry)

Kothavarangai Poriyal (Cluster Benas Fry)

Kothavarangai is very useful in diabetes and weight loss managment. It actually helps in slowing down the digestion of a meal. So we will eat obviously little for next meal, hence helps to lose weight.

Coming recipe is a tasty poriyal using kothavarangai (Cluster Beans).

Ingredients:

Kothavarangai        - 1/4 kg (cluster beans)

Mustard Seeds        - 1 tsp

Urad Dal                 - 1 tsp

Small Onion            - 2

Chopped Coconut   - 1/4 cup

Dry Red Chilli        - 1

Cumin Seeds           - 1 tsp

Salt                          - As required

Turmeric Powder    - 1/4 tsp

Curry Leaves           - few

Oil                           - As required

Procedure:

• Chop kothavarangai and small onions.
• Grind coconut, dry red chilli and cumin seeds into a smooth paste.
• Heat oil in  a cooker. add  mustard seeds and urad dal.
• when they splutter, add chopped onions and curry leaves.
• once onions are translucent, add kothavarangai and the ground masala.
• Add also salt and turmeric powder.
• Add very little water and cook for a whistle.
• After the pressure subsides, open  the cooker.. If there is water still left in the poriyal, cook in low flame till its dry.
• Enjoy your poriyal!!