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French Beans Gravy | Green Beans Curry

Much simple ingredients, very quick preparation steps .. yet a fulfilling curry. Coconut based tropical flavors rich curry. Pairs well with Rice and Roti. 

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MAIN INGREDIENTS

Beans – 300 grams of French beans, sliced into 1 inch long

Onion – 1 medium size Red Onion, finely chopped and a small size of onion for making Onion ginger garlic paste

Coconut – 2 tbsp of Freshly Grated coconut

Spices – Red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder

For Tempering – Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chilies and 1 sprig curry leaves

Other Ingredients – 1 inch Ginger, 3 cloves of Garlic, 5 raw cashew nuts and salt for seasoning

HERE ARE MY STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTOS

STEP 1 : Preparation

  • Take Fresh green beans (pre washed) and sliced into 1 inch long.
  • Onion ginger garlic paste: In a blender add chopped onion (small size), 1 inch ginger, 3 garlic cloves and grind to a paste.
  • Coconut cashew paste: Make a fine paste with 2 tbsp Grated coconut, 5 Raw whole Cashew nuts and 2 tbsp water in a blender. Keep aside.

STEP 2 : Directions

In a pan add oil, once the oil heated add mustard, cumin, dry red chili, curry leaves and saute for 30 sec.

STEP 3 :

  • Add finely chopped onions saute until light brown color.
  • Then add the prepared onion ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes away.

STEP 4 :

Now add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt.

STEP 5 :

  • Add the chopped beans stir fry with masalas for few seconds, pour 1 cup water and mix well.
  • Cover and cook for 10 mins in medium heat.

STEP 6 :

Now add the coconut cashew paste to the curry and mix well.

STEP 7 : Final Preparation

  • Boil for another 3 to 5 minutes at medium heat, if you over cook beans it will not be crunchy.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

STEP 8 :

Serve it hot with Rice and Roti.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Storage: Refrigerate leftover in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Before serving warm it up in microwave for 1 min or cook at medium heat for 2 mins on stove top.

Variations: In the place of green beans, you can use cauliflower florets, paneer (Indian cottage cheese) or tofu.

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French Beans Gravy | Green Beans Curry

Author: Chili in a pod Cooking Method:Sautéing Cuisine:Indian Courses:Lunch, Dinner
Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:4 servings Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Description

Coconut based tropical flavors rich beans curry. Pairs well with Rice and Roti. 

Ingredients

    • Onion Ginger garlic paste:

    • Coconut Cashew paste:

    • Garnishing:

Instructions

    Preparation

  1. Take Fresh green beans (pre washed) and sliced into 1 inch long.
  2. Onion ginger garlic paste: In a blender add chopped onion (small size), 1 inch ginger, 3 garlic cloves and grind to a paste.
  3. Coconut cashew paste: Make a fine paste with 2 tbsp Grated coconut, 5 Raw whole Cashew nuts and 2 tbsp water in a blender. Keep aside.

    4. Method

  4. In a pan add oil, once the oil heated add mustard, cumin, dry red chili, curry leaves and saute for 30 sec.
  5. Add finely chopped onions saute until light brown color.
  6. Then add the prepared onion ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes away.
  7. Now add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt.
  8. Add the chopped beans stir fry with masalas for few seconds, pour 1 cup water and mix well.
  9. Cover and cook for 10 mins in medium heat.

    10. Final Preparation

  10. Now add the coconut cashew paste to the curry and mix well.
  11. Boil for another 3 to 5 minutes at medium heat, if you over cook beans it will not be crunchy.

    12. Serving

  12. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  13. Serve it hot with Rice and Roti.

Notes & Tips

  • Storage: Refrigerate leftover in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Before serving warm it up in microwave for 1 min or cook at medium heat for 2 mins on stove top.
  • Variations: In the place of green beans, you can use cauliflower florets, paneer (Indian cottage cheese) or tofu.
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