These Gujarati-style Indian green beans deliver sweet, salty, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4
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 chile pepper, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- ground black pepper to taste
Steps
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook green beans briefly in the boiling water, removing after 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Blot dry.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and mustard seed; sauté until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chile pepper, then add beans, salt, and sugar. Cook and stir until beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with pepper to serve.
