Spring is finally in the air after a torturous winter.The flowers blooming,the birds chirping and colors back in nature’s canvas.Spring is also the time when plenty of green vegetables like Green Beans,Peas,Asparagus etc are in season.For a cook like me nothing is more exciting than planning my seasonal recipes and sharing them with you here!
My recipe for you today involves Green Beans and Potatoes.This dish is a typical North Indian dish cooked in many households.Its a family recipe and you can substitute your favorite vegetable or a combo of vegetables if you prefer.Its a simple everyday dish that can be made in your busy weekdays but packed with nutrition.It pairs well with roti, rice and lentils (Dal).
The spices along with the basic North Indian masala blend of onion/ginger/garlic add their delicious layers of flavor and aroma to this dish.Its a semi dry dish, just the way I prefer my Indian veggies.The beans are cooked to perfection while still maintaining their crunch along with the potatoes and it just screams spring to me.Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Medium sized Potatoes-2 peeled and diced
- Chopped Green Beans-3 cups
- Onion-2 finely chopped
- Garlic-2 cloves crushed
- Ginger-1/2 inch crushed
- Ground Cumin-1 1/2 tsp
- Ground Coriander-1 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric-1/2 tsp
- Red chili or paprika-1/2 tsp
- Tomato-1 finely chopped
- Salt-to taste
- Oil-3 tbsp
Instructions
- In a wok or skillet heat oil.
- Add onions and saute until golden.
- Add ginger and garlic and mix well.
- Add the spices followed by the tomatoes.
- Cook on medium until the mixture is aromatic and oil separates from the sides (6-8 minutes)
- Add the potatoes along with some salt.
- Cook for about 5 minutes before adding the green beans.
- Mix well, cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes stirring every now and then until all cooked.
- Adjust the seasonings.Serve hot with Roti or rice and Lentils.