Description
A quick Maharashtrian side dish with sliced green beans stir fried with basic spices and peanuts.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb haricot verts (see FAQs & Notes + Variations)
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp asafetida
- salt, to taste
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- crushed red chili pepper, to taste (see Variations)
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, crushed (see Variations)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh grated coconut (thawed if frozen), for garnishing
- 8-10 sprigs of cilantro/coriander leaves, chopped, for garnishing
Instructions
Preparing the Beans
- Wash and trim the ends of the haricot verts.
- Thinly slice the haricot verts, stacking about 8-10 beans at a time (or less or more depending on your preference).
Making the Stir Fry
- In a deep sauté pan or a wok, heat oil over medium high heat.
- When the oil starts shimmering, add in the cumin and mustard seeds along with turmeric and asafetida.
- When the seeds splutter and the spices froth, add the prepared beans.
- Season with salt, sugar and crushed red chili pepper.
- Add in the crushed roasted unsalted peanuts.
- Give it a quick stir to combine everything well.
- Add the water.
- Cook covered on medium low heat for 8-10 minutes till most of the moisture is absorbed and the beans are cooked but still have a slight crunch to them.
- Adjust seasonings and toss to combine everything well.
- Turn the heat off and garnish with fresh grated coconut and chopped cilantro/coriander leaves.
- Serve warm.