Karamani Poriyal, also known as Long Beans Stir Fry or Yardlong Beans Poriyal, is a beloved South Indian side dish that perfectly embodies the essence of simple, wholesome cooking. This traditional Tamil recipe transforms tender long beans (karamani) into a flavorful, nutritious accompaniment using just fresh coconut, aromatic tempering, and a handful of mild spices. What makes this karamani poriyal truly special is its beautiful simplicity. Unlike heavy, gravy-based curries, this dry stir-fry allows the natural sweetness and delicate crunch of the long beans to take center stage. A staple in Tamil households for generations, long beans poriyal is the go-to side dish that pairs beautifully with steaming rice and sambar, tangy rasam, comforting curd rice, or even simple dal and chapathi. It's the kind of everyday recipe that brings comfort, nutrition, and authentic home-cooked flavor to your table – whether it's a busy weeknight dinner or a traditional weekend feast.
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Ingredients for making Long Beans / Karamani Poriyal
Long beans - 1/4 kgOnion - 1
Mustard seeds - 1tsp.
Split urad dal - 2 tsp.
Sambar Powder - 1 tsp.
A pinch of turmeric powder.
A pinch of turmeric powder.
Grated coconut - 1 tbsp. (optional)
Red Chillies - 2 nos.
A sprig of curry leaves
1. Finely chop the long beans and onion.
2. Heat oil in a kadai add the mustard seeds and allow it to splutter next add the urad dal when the dal turns brown add the curry leaves.
3. Next add the finely chopped onions and saute till they become transparent.
4. Now add the chopped long beans and saute well.
5. Add salt, turmeric powder and sambar powder sprinkle some water and close it with a lid and cook in a medium flame.
6. It will take just 3 to 5 minutes for it to be cooked. Avoid overcooking to retain the green color.
7. After it is cooked add grated coconut (optional) and stir well.
Now the yummy healthy greeny long beans poriyal is ready for lunch.
Red Chillies - 2 nos.
A sprig of curry leaves
Method for making Long Beans/ Karamani Poriyal
1. Finely chop the long beans and onion.
2. Heat oil in a kadai add the mustard seeds and allow it to splutter next add the urad dal when the dal turns brown add the curry leaves.
3. Next add the finely chopped onions and saute till they become transparent.
4. Now add the chopped long beans and saute well.
5. Add salt, turmeric powder and sambar powder sprinkle some water and close it with a lid and cook in a medium flame.
6. It will take just 3 to 5 minutes for it to be cooked. Avoid overcooking to retain the green color.
7. After it is cooked add grated coconut (optional) and stir well.
Now the yummy healthy greeny long beans poriyal is ready for lunch.
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