This recipe offers a delicious way to prepare Gujarati-style Indian green beans that are packed with sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. The dish is a perfect blend of fresh green beans and aromatic spices, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients:
– 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
– ¼ cup vegetable oil
– 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
– 1 tablespoon black mustard seed
– 1 dried red chili pepper, crushed
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon white sugar
– Ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook them briefly for 3 to 4 minutes in the boiling water. Then, drain the beans, rinse them with cold water, and drain again. Blot the beans dry to remove any excess moisture.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and mustard seeds to the skillet. Sauté these ingredients until the garlic turns golden brown, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add the crushed red chili pepper to the skillet and stir it in. Next, add the prepared green beans along with the salt and sugar. Cook this mixture for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.
4. Finish the dish by seasoning it with ground black pepper to your taste.
Serve these spicy Indian green beans as a side dish with your favorite meals, and enjoy the burst of flavors they bring to your palate.