Easy Curried Green Beans Indian Recipe

Easy Curried Green Beans Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon safflower or coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3/4 cup chopped or thinly sliced red or white onion
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
• 3 1/2 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces (thawed if frozen) 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat
2. When hot, add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds
3. Cook until they start to pop
4. Stir in the onion and cook until translucent, about 6 minutes
5. Add the garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne
6. Cook until fragrant, 2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning
7. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste, if using, and cook for 3 minutes
8. Add the green beans, salt and water
9. Mix well, cover, and cook for 15 minutes
10. Stir, taste and adjust salt and spice
11. Check the beans for doneness
12. Add a bit more water if you want to keep it saucy
13. Cover and cook until beans are cooked through, 5 minutes
14. The beans should not be mushy, but just about well-cooked
15. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro
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