Aloo Beans Recipe (Aloo Beans Sabzi)

A very healthy recipe and tasty. Quick and easy to make. I frequently make this dish for lunch or sometimes even have it as a snack. Green beans are deliciously nutritious, easy to grow, and popular in India. This easy to make green bean and potato sauteed dish (aloo France beans) goes best with Baked Whole Wheat Flat breads. Green beans are also called snap beans, French beans, and string beans. Green beans are a heart-healthy vegetable since they are a source of fiber.



Serves : 3 to 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

 500 gm fresh green beans or frozen, chopped or French cut green beans
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 medium potato, peeled and diced into ¼ in (6 mm) cubes
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper 

1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garam masala 

1 tablespoon ginger- garlic paste

1/2 cup water

Directions:

•  If you’re using frozen green beans, do not defrost them. If you’re using fresh green beans, wash them. Trim the tips and heads and discard. (If using haricot verts, only trim the head, and leave the the thin tip). Chop the green beans into ¼-inch (6 mm) pieces.
• Pour the oil into a large nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. When the oil is heated, add the cumin seeds and let brown, about 10 seconds. Do not let the cumin seeds burn and turn black. Immediately add the green beans, potato, turmeric, red pepper, salt, ginger-garlic paste and black pepper. Stir thoroughly. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the cover. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the green beans are tender, and you can easily insert garam masala and saute for 4 to 5 minutes for the masalas to cook completely.
•  Add 1/2 cup of water and mix well, cover the lid of the pan or wok and let it cook on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.Turn off the heat. Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes on the warm stove. Enjoy now or let cool to room temperature.