French Beans Sabzi

                    

French beans are the part of common beans, pulses and peas. You can make various recipes from french beans. They provide less starch and protein compare to other dried types of beans, consist high level of Vitamins A and C. In India we usually use a vibrant lime green color french beans which are semi starchy in nature, sweet and grassy flavors with a mild taste. French Beans can be prepared as a whole, can be eaten raw or can be lightly steamed or sauteed.

Ingredients

 250 Grams  French beans - chopped            
1 Large Onion - chopped                          
2 Medium Tomato                                            

1 Teaspoon Cumin seeds                                   
1/2 Teaspoon Mustard seeds                                
A Pinch Asafoetida / hinge powder           

A Sprig Curry leaves                                   
1 Teaspoon Vindaloo Masala ( recipe here) 
2 Tablespoons Oil                                                     
Salt to taste
2 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Coconut                   

Method Keep all the ingredients ready well in advance.
Heat a pressure cooker and add oil.
When the oil starts heating then add cumin and mustard seeds, allow the seeds to crackle. Then add the asafoetida / hinge powder. Add curry leaves and saute well. Then add the chopped oinions and saute till transparent and just lightly pink. Add chopped tomatoes and mix well. Fry till the tomatoes are soft. Add vindaloo masala, French beans and salt . Fry this on high flame for 4 to 5 minutes, add the grated coconut stir it immediately add 3 tablespoons water only If your pressure cooker is a small one ( 2 Litre size) or add water sufficient for one whistle.
Cover the pressure cooker properly and bring it on full pressure over high flame.
Wait for 1 whistles (it may take 5 minutes). After 1 whistles switch off the flame.
Open the pressure cooker when it cools.
Serve hot with Indian flat breads (rotis) or bread slices.

My NotesIf you are in a hurry and you don’t have time to cut the french beans finely, then you can cut them in large pieces, it will still taste the same.
Do not add more water should be enough dry to serve with roti’s.
Labels : Vegetables, Main course, Vegan,  French Beans, Gluten free