Ingredients:
- 600 g green beans
- 1 tbsp light olive oil
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 tsp asafoetida
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Turmeric powder or two capsules of Surya Prana Nutrition's Organic Turmeric & Black Pepper with Turmeric Extract Capsules
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp sea salt/ Himalayan pink salt
- 1 fresh chopped tomato
- 100 g frozen peas
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (pre-toasted)
- 2 tbsp coriander
Sautéed Green Beans, the Gujarati Way
This green bean recipe is an excellent example of how to incorporate both flavour and nutrition into a single dish. The addition of Surya Prana Nutrition's Turmeric and Black Pepper with Turmeric extract adds flavour along with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, while the green beans provide essential bone-strengthening vitamins and heart-protective nutrients. By pairing this dish with fresh millet and fenugreek roti and a seasonal kachumber, you can add diversity and even more nutrient-rich ingredients to your meal.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Serves:
4 People
Method:
- Finely chop the green beans.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and asafoetida.
- Once the mustard seeds start to pop, add the chopped green beans, spices, crushed garlic, chopped tomato and salt.
- Toss all the ingredients in the pan until the green beans are coated evenly with the spices. Place the lid on the saucepan and cook for 8-10 minutes on a medium heat, stirring frequently to ensure the beans don’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Next, add the frozen peas and cook for a further 3 minutes. Then add the toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve garnished with freshly chopped coriander.
Note: Use a Tawa or a frying pan to toast the sesame seeds until golden in colour.
