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Easy Sweet & Spicy Indian Green Beans

This spicy Indian green beans dish adds an exotic twist to usual dinners and is well-received by my family and friends.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 450 gms of green beans, trimmed Added to
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Added to
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds Added to
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds Added to
  • 2 dry red chilies, chopped (adjust as per your spice preference) Added to
  • 12 teaspoon turmeric powder Added to
  • Salt, to taste Added to
  • juice of half a lemon Added to
  • Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish Added to
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Directions

25 min.
1. Step

Start with blanching the green beans. It helps to retain the bright color and nutrients. Place them in a pot of boiling water for about 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

2. Step

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Have your lid ready because when you add in the mustard seeds, they will pop. I've found that covering the pan just after adding the seeds stops them from scattering everywhere.

3. Step

Once the popping slows down, mix in the cumin seeds and chopped chilies. Sauté these for about 30 seconds, until aromatic. The chilies can burn quickly, so careful attention during this step will make a difference.

4. Step

Add the blanched green beans into the pan. I suggest using a couple of kitchen tongs for this to avoid any water splattering from the beans into the oil.

5. Step

Sprinkle in the turmeric and salt, then toss everything together so that the beans are nicely coated with the spices. Put a lid on and cook for about 10 minutes on a low heat, stirring occasionally.

6. Step

Finally, splash over the lemon juice and toss again. I've found that the addition of lemon at the end really enhances the flavors in a beautiful way.

7. Step

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves just before serving, it will give your dish a lovely fresh lift.

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