These Gujarati-style Indian green beans deliver sweet, salty, and spicy flavors in every bite.
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
Directions
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.