Saturday, February 5, 2011

SEM SUBZI - FLAT BEANS CURRY


Ingredients ( Serves: 4)
Flat green beans: 250 gms
Grounded Mustard seeds: 1 ½ tsp
Curd: 50 gms
Oil: ½ tbsp powder
Onions: 1 medium sized finely chopped
Ginger garlic paste: 1tsp
Turmeric powder: ½ tsp
Garam masala: ½ tsp
Tomato: 1 medium sliced
Salt to taste


Method:
1.      Wash and chop the beans diagonally.
2.      In a medium sized bowl take curd, 1tsp mustard seeds and salt, mix well.
3.      Add the chopped beans in the above prepared mixture and marinate the beans for about 30 minutes.
4.      In a frying pan, pour oil, when heated add the remaining mustard seeds, once the seeds crackle, add ginger garlic paste.
5.      Add finely chopped onions and sauté till light brown, then add turmeric powder.
6.      Add the beans in the pan along with the curd in the bowl and mix well.  
7.      Add salt as per the taste; cover the lid for the beans to get cooked properly.
8.      Cook on low flame for 15 minutes.
9.      Open the lid and check if the beans are done and add garam masala to it.
10.  Put off the fire and transfer the contents in a serving dish.
11.  Garnish with tomatoes.

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