Prep work

• String the beans and chop them finely.
• Place the moong dal in a colander and wash well.
• Transfer to a mixing bowl, add 2 cups warm water and let it soak for 20 minutes.

How to cook green beans?

Instant Pot Green Beans

• Place the inner pot into the instant pot.
• Add 1 cup water. Insert a tall trivet into the inner pot.
• Transfer the chopped beans to a steamer basket. Place the basket over the trivet.
• Plug in the Instant Pot, press PRESSURE COOK- HIGH PRESSURE and set the timer to 0 MINUTES. Wait for the cooking cycle to complete.
• Once the cooking cycle is complete, do a quick pressure release.
• Set aside.

How to cook moong dal?

• While the beans are cooking, drain the soaked moong dal and add it to a frying pan along with 2 cups water, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt.
• Cook the moong dal till its cooked but can still hold its shape.
• This takes roughly 7 to 8 minutes on medium heat.
• When done, drain the cooked dal in a colander and set aside.

Stovetop method

• If you do not have an Instant Pot, combine the chopped green beans, 4 cups water, drained soaked moong dal, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt in a frying pan.
• Cook this on medium heat until the dal is cooked fully but can still hold its shape. This takes somewhere between 7 and 8 minutes.
• Drain in a colander and set aside.
• Making the Poriyal
• Heat a frying pan with coconut oil.
• Add the mustard seeds, asafetida if using, urad dal, chana dal and dry red chilies.
• Give a quick stir.
• Wait for the mustard seeds to splutter.
• Now, add the cooked green beans +moong dal mixture.
• Add salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
• Cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Tip in the freshly grated coconut and curry leaves, reduce heat to low and stir well to combine.
• Cook for 1 to 2 minutes after adding the coconut.
• When done, switch off heat.
• Serve with rice, Rasam or Sambar and Appalam by the side.