Beans Mezhukkupuratti Recipe - Kerala Style Stir Fried Beans

Step 1: To begin making the Beans Mezhukkupuratti Recipe (Kerala Poriyal), wash and discard the ends of the french beans

Step 2: Cut them into inch long pieces and keep aside

Step 3: Place the beans in a pressure cooker, add two tablespoon of water and sprinkle some salt

Step 4: Pressure cook the beans for just one whistle and turn off the heat

Step 5: Release the pressure immediately from the pressure cooker by running it under cold water, to prevent the beans from getting over cooked and losing its green color

Step 6: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add the mustard seeds and let it crackle

Step 7: Add the curry leaves and let it splutter

Step 8: Once the curry leaves have spluttered, add the onions and saute the onions until they are tender

Step 9: Add the steamed beans, turmeric powder, pepper powder, season with salt, mix well and stir fry the Beans Mezhukkupuratti for a couple of minutes

Step 10: Check the salt to taste and adjust accordingly

Step 11: Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Beans Mezhukkupuratti to a serving bowl

Step 12: Serve the Beans Mezhukkupuratti Recipe (Kerala Beans Poriyal) along with Kerala Red or White Rice, Arachuvitta Sambar Recipe, and Elai Vadam for a simple yet delicious Kerala inspired weeknight dinner