Masala Beans with Fenugreek

This recipe is adapted from "Best Ever Indian Cookbook" by Baljekar, Fernandez, Husain & Kanani. It is really delicious and one of my favorite green bean dishes.

What you'll need..

• 1 and 1/2 cups french cut green beans, blanched
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 small onion cut lengthwise
• 1/4 Tsp turmeric powder
• 1 Tsp cumin powder
• 1 Tsp coriander powder
• 1 Tsp chilli powder
• 1 Tsp chopped garlic
• 1 Tsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 Tbsp dried methi leaves (Kasoori Methi)
• 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

How to..

• Heat oil in a non stick pan.
• Add garlic and cook for 12-15 seconds till it gets fragrant.
• Add onions and cook till it gets translucent.
• Now add the chopped tomato, salt, turmeric, cumin, coriander and chilli powders. Cover and cook on medium heat till the tomatoes get mushy.
• Then add the dried methi leaves and sesame seeds. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 
• Add the blanched beans to this and mix well. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes till the beans absorb all the flavors.
• Mix in chopped cilantro leaves and lemon juice and serve hot. 

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