Gujerati-style green beans

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFresh green beans
4tablespoonsVegetable oil
1tablespoonBlack mustard seeds
4eachesGarlic cloves, minced
1eachDried red chili, crushed
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonSugar
Black pepper

Directions

Trim the beans & cut into 1" lengths. Blanch, drain & rinse immediately in cold water. Set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, put in the mustard seeds. When the pop, add the garlic & stir until they begin to darken. Add the chili & stir for a few seconds. Add the beans, salt & sugar. Stir to cook the beans for 7 or 8 minutes. Add pepper, stir & serve.

Madhur Jaffrey's "Indian Cooking" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 10-01-94