Flat Green Beans Curry

Complexity: 2/5

Flat green beans, also known as valore papdi in Hindi, are a popular vegetable in India. They are similar to French beans, but they are flatter and wider. Valore papdi curry is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for beginners. It is made with just a few ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound flat green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 pinch of asafoetida
• 1/2 inch ginger, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 green chilli pepper, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• Cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and cook until they start to pop.
• Add the asafoetida, ginger, garlic, and green chilli pepper and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt and cook for 1 minute more.
• Add the flat green beans and water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Tips:

• If you don't have Asafoetida, you can skip it.
• If you like your food spicy, you can add more green chillies or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• You can also add other vegetables to the curry, such as onions, tomatoes, or potatoes.
• To make the curry thicker, you can add a tablespoon of yoghurt or cream.