Mezhukkupuratti | beans curry is a tasty South Indian style poriyal variety. it takes around 10 minutes to prepare this poriyal-style curry. Tips & tricks to make Indian vegan style.
What is Mezhukkupuratti
Mezhukkupuratti is a traditional Kerala dish from South India. It’s a dry stir-fry preparation, often made with vegetables like beans, raw banana, or yam. The vegetables are usually thinly sliced and cooked until they are tender.
Mezhukkupuratti Vs thoran
Mezhukkupuratti and Thoran are both South Indian dishes, but there are subtle differences between them. Mezhukkupuratti is a dry stir-fry where the vegetables are typically sliced or chopped and sautéed with spices until tender. On the other hand, Thoran is a dish where the vegetables are finely chopped, mixed with grated coconut and other seasonings, and then stir-fried.
Can I fine-chop beans?
Traditionally beans are chopped in this way. You can fine chop for variation
Can I steam-cook veggies
Yes, but the flavor might vary. Beans cooked this way give the best flavor
Can I skip garlic
Garlic gives amazing flavor to the Kerala style but you can skip it according to your taste.
Can I use regular onion?
Yes, you can use regular onion but small onion gives the best flavor.
Serving suggestion
It goes well as a side for kuzhambu, rasam, kootu and variety rice
Shelf Life of beans stir fry
Stays good for 2 days
Is it spicy curry
We use green chilli, chilli flakes, and chilli powder so adjust according to your source level.
Ingredients
200 grams of green beans 1 tablespoon coconut oil Required salt 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Curry leaves few 4 garlic 1 green chili 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes 3/4 cup small onion 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
How to make Kerala-style beans Mezhukkupuratti with step-by-step pictures
Add oil and heat
When the oil turns hot add mustard seeds and splutter
Add curry leaves, green chilli, and chilli flakes; mix well
Furthermore, add garlic and saute till they change color
Add onion and saute till onion turns translucent
Furthermore, add chilli powder; mix well and cook for a minute
Add beans; mix well
Furthermore, add the required salt and water; mix well
Cover and cook for 7-9 minutes; until beans are cooked
Check salt and add if required Open cook for 2 minutes
