French beans masala

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  • Servings: 2-3
  • Preparation time: 12-15 minutes.
  • Frying time: 13-14 minutes.
  • Cooking time: 4-5 minutes.
  • Total time: 34 minutes.

‘Masala’ simply means spice; no Indian can live without masala in their lives. French beans are easily available in all over…it is rich in vitamins and have numerous health benefits.

French Beans Masala is a simple yet delicious homemade sabji that turns everyday green beans into a flavorful side dish. Tender beans are cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a gentle blend of spices, creating a dish that is both wholesome and satisfying.

Light on the stomach yet full of flavor, this masala is perfect for a quick weekday meal and pairs beautifully with Chapati, Paratha, or even Steamed Rice and Dal. Its vibrant colour and fresh taste make it a regular favorite in many Indian households.

Ingredients:

  • French beans: 250 gm
  • Onion: 1 no. (Medium size)
  • Ginger: 2” pieces
  • Garlic: 3-4 flacks
  • Tomato: 2 no. (Medium size)
  • Cumin: ½ teaspoon
  • Bay leaf: 2 no.
  • Black pepper: 10-15 grains
  • Cinnamon: 1 inch piece
  • Black cardamom: 1 no. (Crushed)
  • Turmeric powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Chilli powder: ½   teaspoon
  • Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon (as per taste)
  • Cooking oil: 2 tablespoon
  • Curd: 2 tablespoon
  • Garam masala powder: 2 pinch

Preparation:

  1. Cut French beans into 1 inch pieces. Steam/blanch the beans, keep aside.
  2. Cut onion, green chilli, tomatoes, ginger and garlic into small pieces.

Method:

  1. Take a fry pan. Heat oil till it smokes. Put cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, cumin, sputter it for few seconds, and add chopped onion, green chilli. Stir fry  for couple of minutes or till onion become transparent, add tomatoes, ginger and garlic continue ti fry for 2-3 minutes or  till it is done. Lower the flame; add curd, continue fry  for couple of minutes or till oil separates from the masala.
  2. Add boiled beans and fry for 2 minutes, add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli power and ¼ cup of water cover it and cook  about 3-4 minutes or till it get done and liquid dries up.
  3. Put off the flame, transfer into serving bowl. Decorate with green coriander. French beans masala is ready to serve.
French beans masala
French beans masala
Ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredients
chopped Ingredients
chopped Ingredients
blanch the beans
blanch the beans
Put cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, cumin
Put cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, cumin
add chopped onion
add chopped onion
add chopped onion, green chili
add chopped onion, green chili
blanched the beans
blanched the beans
add tomatoes, ginger
add tomatoes, ginger
add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili power
add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili power
Add curd
Add curd
Add curd
Add curd
Add boiled beans
Add boiled beans
Add boiled beans
Add boiled beans

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French beans masala
French beans masala

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