Try this easy Indian style Green Beans Cucumber Masala in your next meal. It is a quick and easy sabji option paired best with warm rotis. Just 20 minutes.
2teaspoonspudina powderOR fistful of fresh mint finely chopped
Salt to taste
Instructions
In a thick bottom pan heat some oil on medium flame.
Once warm add in cumin, hing and ginger paste.
Then add in the beans and give it a stir.
Add in 2 tablespoons water.
Cover with appropriate flat lid.
Add some water (4 tablespoons or so) on the top of the lid and reduce the flame to low and cook for 2 minutes.
Adding water on the lid is optional.
The water on the top of the lid will create steam inside and avoid the beans to stick or burn at the bottom.
Stir the beans once or twice carefully opening the lid in this process.
Now add in the spices except mint, amchoor and peanut powder.
Give it a good stir. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Now add in the cucumber and tomatoes.
Stir well.
Cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Now open the lid and add peanut powder, mint and amchoor to the subji.
Add 2 tablespoons of water and give it a stir.
Let it cook on low flame for 1-2 minutes until beans are tender.
Add 1-2 tablespoons more water if needed.
Taste it and adjust any seasoning if needed.
Serve warm with rotis.
Notes
Adjust chili powder to your spice levelPossible substitutionsYou can just use cucumber or beans alone to make this subzi.Swap amchoor powder with freshly squeezed lemon juice towards the end.Sub mint powder for fresh mint.Peanut powder creates a nice masala for this recipe. Skip if you are allergic or do not like peanuts.Valuable tip -Cooking covered will quicken the process.