CABBAGE CARROT BEANS THORAN/PORIYAL

       Thoran/Upperi/Poriyal is a simple stir-fry prepared with finely chopped Vegetables. Thoran/Poriyal is generally mildly spiced & seasoned and finished with a sprinkle of grated Coconuts.  This particular Thoran/Upperi/Poriyal is prepared with a combination of vegetables - Cabbage, Carrot and French Beans.  I love this combination of vegetables and the colour of this Thoran/Upperi/Poriyal looks wonderful.
       While preparing for a Sadhya/Virundhu or just to brighten up your lunch menu with colours and combinations this Cabbage, Carrot & Beans Thoran/Poriyal turns out to be one of the best choices.  Some recipes even call for fresh green peas instead of French Beans.  Cabbage, Carrot & Beans Thoran/Poriyal is one of the most frequented dishes at home and I love to have it as such or along with a cup of thick Curd/Yoghurt.  Cabbage, Carrot & Beans Thoran/Poriyal goes well as a side dish for Sambar/Rasam/Curd or any other Curry of your choice.


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Cuisine - Kerala (South India)
Course - Side dish
Spice Level - Moderate
Difficulty  - Easy
Serves - 4
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 10 Minutes
Cooking Time - 5 - 7 Minutes

HOW TO MAKE CABBAGE CARROT BEANS THORAN/PORIYAL

INGREDIENTS:

For Cabbage, Caroot & Beans Thoran:

Cabbage - 1 Cup
Carrot - 1/2 Cup
Beans - 1/2 Cup
Shallots - 4–5 Nos.
Ginger - a Small Piece (Optional)
Garlic - 1–2 Cloves
Green Chillies - 2 Nos.
Coconut - 2–3 Tablespoons
Salt - To Taste
Sugar - a Pinch

For Seasoning:

Mustard Seeds - 1 Teaspoon
Bengal Gram/Urad Dhal - 1 Teaspoon
Curry Leaves - 1 Sprig
Cumin Seeds - a Pinch.
Coconut Oil - 1 Tablespoon

METHOD :

• Clean, shred and finely chop the Cabbage.
• Peel and finely chop the Carrots and Beans.
• Finely chop Shallots, Green Chillies, Garlic & Ginger.
• Heat Oil in a pan, splutter Mustard Seeds, Bengal Gram/Urad Dhal and Curry leaves.
• Add finely chopped Shallots, Green Chillies, Garlic, Ginger and saute until shallots turn translucent.
• Add a pinch of Cumin seeds followed with finely chopped Cabbage, Carrots and Beans.
• Add a dash of Salt & a pinch of Sugar and give a quick stir.
• Cover and cook briefly.
• Add in grated Coconut and mix well.
• Cook for a while on a low flame.
• Serve Cabbage, Carrot & Beans Thoran/Poriyal as a side dish for any Curry of your choice/Sambar/Rasam/Curd.

NOTES :

• Can add a pinch of Turmeric if preferred.
• Some do not add Onions & Garlic while cooking for a Sadhya/Virundhu.
• Adding Garlic & Ginger is truly optional.
• Adding Sugar is purely optional.