Lentils and Green Beans Indian Recipe

Lentils And Green Beans Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• recipe for : Barbatti Waali Sabut Masoor
• 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic granules or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 2 1/2 cups chopped green beans (1 to 2-inch pieces)

THE TEMPERING:

• 1 teaspoon safflower or other neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida (omit to make gluten-free)
• 1 hot green chile, finely chopped (Serrano or birds eye) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, for garnish
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish

Method

1. Combine the lentils in a saucepan with 3 1/2 cups of water
2. Partially cover, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes
3. The liquid will come to a boil around 5 to 6 minutes
4. If the water threatens to boil over, partially uncover
5. Add the salt, garlic, cayenne, garam masala, and green beans
6. Mix, cover, and cook until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring once in between
7. If the lentils look like they are drying out too much, add 1/2 cup more water
8. Reduce heat to low
9. The tempering: Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat
10. When the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds
11. Stir in the onions, asafetida, chile, and garlic, and cook until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
12. Add the onion mixture to the simmering lentils.
13. Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
14. Garnish with cilantro, a dash of lemon juice, and sesame seeds

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