Cut off both the edges of beans. Rinse them well in lot of water or under running water. Drain them.

Chop to ¼ inch pieces.

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard, urad dal, chana dal and red chili.

When the dal turn golden, add hing and curry leaves.

Fry till the curry leaves turn crisp.

Add chopped beans,turmeric along with salt and saute for 2 mins.

Cook covered for 2 to 3 mins on a low flame. This helps to release the moisture.

If needed sprinkle 1 to 2 tbsps water. Cover and cook until soft and tender.

Add sambar powder or chili powder and coconut.

Mix well and saute for a minute.

Switch off and serve beans poriyal with rice.

It is important to chop the beans to at least ½ inch pieces. If you chop them too small, they will become mushy.

Press saute button on your instant pot. Pour oil to the steel insert.

When the oil turns hot, add mustard, red chili, urad dal and chana dal. Saute for a minute or so until the dal turns golden.

Then stir in curry leaves and hing. Add chopped beans, turmeric and salt.

Press cancel and pour 2 tablespoons water. Mix and secure the Instant pot with the lid. Press pressure cook and set the timer to "zero" minutes.

Once done, quick release the instant pot carefully. Open the lid and add red chilli powder or sambar powder. Mix well and saute just for a minute or so until the sambar powder smells good. If you see any moisture at the bottom, simply evaporate it. Add coconut and mix well.

Stir beans poriyal and serve it.