DELHI-STYLE GREEN BEANS

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This recipe for sem ki sabzi, courtesy of Madhur Jaffrey, flavors green beans with fresh ginger and fiery green chiles. Beans in India are generally fully cooked and rarely crisp. They absorb the spices much better this way. If you wish to steam the beans instead of parboiling them, do so for about 12 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive or peanut oil
Generous pinch of ground asafetida (available at Indian markets or kalustyans.com)
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 to 3 fresh hot green chiles, such as bird's-eye, Indian long, or serrano, finely chopped
2 teaspoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
1 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high; add asafetida. A few seconds later, add cumin seeds and let sizzle a few seconds. Remove from heat; add chiles and ginger. Stir a few times, then return to medium-low heat.
  • Add beans, 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste), and coriander. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes more. Serve hot or room temperature.

Taya Mika
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This is a great recipe! The green beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful.


Abdulahad sheikh
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family. The green beans were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


Rinicks AIDZ
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This recipe was delicious! The green beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


sghaier mohamed emine
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The green beans were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


Victor44 Frank
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This recipe is a keeper! The green beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Glenda Ard
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I love this recipe! The green beans are so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I always get compliments when I make it.


Thomas Jake belt
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This is my go-to recipe for green beans. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tasawwar Hayat
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so delicious and the sauce was perfect.


Sk 107 Balochi Status
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing. The green beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful.


Zeejay derik
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


vijay yadav
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My family loved this recipe! The green beans were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


Saykot Islam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Tajmun Nahar
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I have always been a big fan of green beans, but this recipe takes them to a whole new level. The beans are cooked perfectly, and the spices really make them shine.