Green Beans With Panch Phoran and Almonds |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Panch phoran is an Indian (Bengali) spice/seed mix. Purcahse it in an Indian spice shop or use Panch Phoran. Use freshest green beans you can find. Great served with Dal or curries. Ingredients:
1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 1/4 teaspoons panch phoron (panch phoran) |
1/4 medium onion, peeled and sliced |
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne |
1/2 teaspoon turmeric |
1/2 lemon, juice of |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
salt, to taste |
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted and chopped |
Directions:
1. Fill large pot with enough water to cover the beans and bring to a boil. Add beans and 1/4 tsp salt; boil 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the panch phoran; stir until it begins to pop, about 30 seconds.
3. Add the onion and saute until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Add the cayenne and turmeric and stir.
4. Add drained green beans and lemon juice, stir and cook until beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in black pepper and salt to taste.
5. Put into serving bowl and garnish with toasted almonds.
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