Kothavarangai Thuvaran is one of the common poriyal in my kitchen every week. I love doing Kothavarangai Usili, but this thuvaran is the favourite dish for all. So, I prefer to do thuvaran instead of usili. This is a simple poriyal which you could do it quicker. Some bigger Cluster beans takes more time to cook, so I would prefer to cook the cluster beans in pressure cooker. Its a simple and tasty poriyal and would be a great accompaniment for any rice varieties.
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| Kothavarangai Thuvaran | Cluster Beans Poriyal |
Preparation and Yield:
| Preparation time | 10 mins |
| Cooking Time | 20 mins |
| Servings | 4 |
| Recipe Category | Poriyal |
| Recipe Cuisine | South Indian |
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| Kothavarangai Thuvaran | Cluster Beans Poriyal |
Ingredients:
| Kothavarangai / Cluster Beans | 350gms |
| Turmeric Powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Grated Coconut | 2 tablespoon |
| Red Chilli | 1 |
| Cumin Seeds | 1/2 teaspoon |
For Seasoning:
| Oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Mustard Seeds | 1 teaspoon |
| Urid Dal | 1 teaspoon |
| Curry Leaves | few |
| Red Chilli | 1 |
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| Kothavarangai Thuvaran | Cluster Beans Poriyal |
Method:
- Wash and finely chop the cluster beans
- Take the cluster beans in a vessel and add turmeric powder and salt and add 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook it allowing for 2-3 whistles.
- Meanwhile, take the grinding ingredients in a mixer and grind it to a powder without adding any water
- Take the cooked cluster beans and drain any excess water and set it aside. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds starts to sputter, add urid dal and fry till it turns golden brown color. Then add broken curry leaves and red chilli and fry for couple of seconds
- Then add cooked cluster beans and give a good mix. Then add the ground spice powder to the pan. Adjust the salt if needed
- Give everything a good mix and switch off the flame. Take the thuvaran in a serving bowl.
- The yummy Kothavarangai Thuvaran is now ready to serve!
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| Kothavarangai Thuvaran | Cluster Beans Poriyal |