Fish Free Vegan Beans Poriyal
This South Indian stir-fry is a vibrant, aromatic side dish that transforms humble green beans into something genuinely exciting. Coconut oil carries a bloom of mustard seeds, cumin, dried red chilies, and curry leaves — that sputtering, fragrant moment in the pan is where all the magic happens. The beans get coated in golden turmeric and spiced oil, cooked until just tender with a satisfying bite, then finished with freshly grated coconut that adds a subtle sweetness and texture you simply can't fake with the dried stuff. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and completely free from seafood or fish-derived additions, so there's no label-scanning required. It's the kind of dish that proves simple, whole ingredients need very little help to taste extraordinary. Serve it straight from the pan while it's hot — it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or flatbread and disappears fast.
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4 servings
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 dried red chilies, broken in half
- 10 fresh curry leaves
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- 2 tbsp water
- ⅓ cup freshly grated coconut
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Watch closely, as the curry leaves will sputter and the seeds can brown quickly.
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