A flavorful Indian-style green bean and mushroom dish, spiced with cumin, garam masala, and turmeric for a hearty, aromatic side.
Indian Green Beans with Mushrooms
A flavorful Indian-style green bean and mushroom dish, spiced with cumin, garam masala, and turmeric for a hearty, aromatic side.
Equipment
- large pan
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¾ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion peeled and cut into fine half-rings
- 2.5 cm fresh ginger peeled and cut into slivers
- 5 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
- 225 g fresh mushrooms thickly sliced
- 450 g green beans trimmed and cut into 5 cm segments
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1¼ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¾ tsp garam masala
- ¾ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 medium tomato coarsely chopped
- 120 ml water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- Add the onion and stir-fry until it turns brown.
- Stir in the ginger and garlic, frying until the garlic begins to brown.
- Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the green beans, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, chilli powder, salt, tomato, and water.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and lower the heat.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until the beans are tender.
- Remove the lid, increase the heat, and boil off most of the liquid, stirring gently.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve as a side dish with rice, naan, or grilled meat for a complete meal.
Wine Advice:
A crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the warmth of Indian spices.
Nutrition values
Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 14 g | Sugar: 6 g