Ingredients: Cauliflower (gobi) - cut into florets, grams Green beans (French Beans) - finely chopped, teaspoon Mustard seeds, teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split), sprig Curry leaves, teaspoon Red Chilli powder, teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi), - to taste, tablespoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Chettinad Beans & Cauliflower Poriyal Recipe, first prepare the vegetables by cutting them in appropriate sizes.Steam the cauliflower and beans along with a little salt in a steamer and cook until just about soft. Dont over steam and overcook the vegetables.Heat a heavy bottomed pan, heat the oil over medium heat; add the mustard seeds, urad dal and allow it to crackle. Wait for the dal to brown until golden.Stir in the curry leaves, chili powder, turmeric powder, and the steamed cauliflower and beans. Toss well until all the ingredients are well combined. Once combined, saute for a couple of more minute, check the salt and spices and serve.Serve the Chettinad Beans & Cauliflower Poriyal along with Drumstick Sambar, Steamed Rice and Appalam for a lunch or dinner.