Best 4 Bihari Green Beans Masala Recipes

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Bihari green beans masala is a delectable traditional dish from the Indian state of Bihar. It is a flavorful and aromatic curry that features tender green beans, a vibrant blend of spices, and a rich tomato-based sauce. This dish is a perfect side dish or main course and is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its unique blend of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BIHARI GREEN BEANS MASALA



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This succulent green bean dish, in a gently spiced sauce of coconut milk, is from Bihar, a state in India. "It is an everyday, simple dish that is several hundred years old," said Julie Sahni, a cooking teacher, and author of eight cookbooks. The dish requires fresh green string beans, not French haricot verts or Asian long beans, which are thinner, and more dense. "The string beans will plump up, and absorb some of the sauce," said Ms. Sahni. The recipe can be adapted for 12 ounces of raw cauliflower, carrots, eggplant, or brussels sprouts. For the eggplant, Ms. Sahni uses the long, slender Japanese ones, and cuts them on the diagonal, in one-inch slices. She trims and peels the carrots, and cuts them like the eggplant, in one-inch diagonal slices. For the cauliflower, she uses the florets, and cuts them in pieces that are one and a half inches in diameter. For Brussels sprouts, she trims and discards the stems, and cuts the vegetable in half. Very fresh cauliflower cooks in four minutes, the other vegetables in six minutes, Ms. Sahni said.

Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner, lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or light olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 3-quart sauté pan over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until light golden. Remove from heat and transfer almonds to a plate or bowl; set aside for garnish.
  • Add onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili pepper flakes and salt to the unwashed sauté pan, and return to medium heat. Sauté until the onion is tender and begins to fry, about 4 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and green beans. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until the beans are tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle beans with lime juice, and toss lightly. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and garnish with almonds and cilantro. If desired, serve accompanied by plain cooked rice or roti flatbread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 278, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BIHARI GREEN BEANS MASALA



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Categories     Bean     Braise     Vegetarian     Vegan

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or light olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Basmati rice

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a 3-quart sauté pan over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring, until light golden. Remove from heat and transfer almonds to a plate or bowl; set aside for garnish. 2. Add onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili pepper flakes and salt to the unwashed sauté pan, and return to medium heat. Sauté until the onion is tender and begins to fry, about 4 minutes. 3. Add coconut milk and green beans. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until the beans are tender, about 6 minutes. 4. Sprinkle beans with lime juice, and toss lightly. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and garnish with almonds and cilantro. Serve over plain cooked rice.

PRAWN AND GREEN BEAN MASALA



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Fresh prawns cooked with garam masala spices, green beans, leeks, spinach and mushrooms. Finished with tomato and cream, this easy and delicious meal is über-umami.

Provided by CarolineOYum

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 onion, diced
1 leek, finely sliced
9 mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, small, diced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
200 g green beans, topped and tailed
600 g prawns, large, fresh, preferably de-veined and shelled (in the pictures here the shell was still on, fabulous for flavour but takes time to peel)
100 g fresh spinach, chopped
200 g tomatoes, peeled & chopped, canned is perfect and a half a can is about right
90 ml cream

Steps:

  • Over medium heat sauté oil, masala, onion, leek, mushrooms, red pepper, garlic and beans. Stir until the onions are glassy.
  • Add prawns and stir for about five minutes, just until the prawns curl.
  • Add spinach and allow to wilt for a minute or two while stirring.
  • Add tomatoes and stir until heated.
  • Stir in cream for a minute.
  • Serve on rice. In my pictures you'll see brown basmati.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.7, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 428.9, Sodium 1783.2, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 9, Sugar 14.4, Protein 50.9

GARAM MASALA GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Garam Masala Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VegSocialWorker

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp)
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
3/4 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in half (about 4 cups)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine oil, garlic, garam masala, mustard seeds, green beans, salt and 1/4 cup water in large skillet.
  • Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat 5 minutes, or until beans are just tender.
  • Uncover skillet, and increase heat to medium high. Cook 3 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
  • Sauté 3 minutes more, until beans start to brown.
  • Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose tender, fresh green beans for the best flavor and texture. Trim the ends and remove any strings before cooking.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the green beans so that they have plenty of room to move around and cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan, or the green beans will steam instead of fry.
  • Stir the green beans frequently to prevent them from burning.
  • Add the spices and aromatics at the beginning of the cooking process so that their flavors have time to develop.
  • Adjust the amount of green chilies and ginger-garlic paste to your taste preferences.
  • Serve the green bean masala hot with rice, roti, or paratha.

Conclusion:

Bihar's famous dish, green bean masala, is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of Indian flatbreads and rice dishes. The combination of spices and herbs creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This easy-to-make recipe is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner rotation.

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