Gujerati-Style Green Beans
indian, side dish, vegetables
1 lb fresh green beans
4 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 dried red chili, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 black pepper
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.
Yield: 4 servings