Green Beans For All Seasons
Green Beans – A veg that is available all year long but not given the necessary “Stage space” it so deserves – it can be cooked/prepared in several ways and each time it will provide a new taste sensation. The “fine green beans” is such a treat to eat and prepare – I am very fond of green beans and cook it often in many ways using a variety of spices – and each time it feels like I am eating completely different veg.
This version of green beans – was created by me – simply because I totally love the warm comforting taste of roasted and crushed cumin seeds paired with fresh green beans and some baby potatoes – ie. a carb + free veg dish with the warm and comforting flavors – a dish that can be enjoyed on its own, as a salad with some yogurt (during warmer weather) – or with some fresh roti and you are in “food heaven” – I literally had it for lunch with fresh roti and then again for dinner all on its own
“Fine Green Beans” is a regular on my shopping list – if not fine then any green beans will do and once you have tried it – I am sure it will be a regular on your list – “please note fresh green beans – no frozen version”, does justice to the taste of fresh green beans.
Below are links to other green beans dishes on my site
Green Beans & Potatoes
10ml cooking oil
10ml cumin seeds (roughly crushed)
500ml chopped/sliced green beans
2-3 baby potatoes chopped into 4 pieces each
10ml sesame seeds (optional)
2 fresh chilies chopped finely
150ml water
5ml salt
2-3 slices fresh lemon (optional)
5ml lemon juice (optional
Method
- Heat oil in a shallow pan/kadhai/wok, add the cumin seeds and allow this to cook for a few seconds
- Add the green beans, chopped baby potatoes, sesame seeds, chilies, and lower the heat – stir well and cover pan
- Add water (as needed) – allow this to cook till potatoes are tender
- Turn the heat off and season with salt and lemon juice and place lemon slices on top – cover the pan and allow the flavors to blend
- Serve hot with roti’s or even a good slice of your favorite simple bread
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