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Mouth-Watering Easy Recipes
[Photographer:Nirmala Pather]
Yes you do have the time to cook! Success with these easy to follow recipes will make your day a good one.
Green Beans Curry
This is really easy if you use frozen Green Beans. Use the fresh variety if your prefer, the cooking time will be longer. It is a good idea to lower the heat to a low temperature with the lid on. When it looks soft, remove the lid and allow the excess water to dry. The images show some of the ingredients that are used and the dish, when it is cooked and ready to be served. This dish may be made within half an hour, including preparation time.
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen French style sliced green beans
- 5 tablespoons oil
- ¼sliced onion
- 1 medium sliced tomato
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 full teaspoons crushed garlic
- 3 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (Adjust to your taste)
Method
- Heat oil on medium heat
- Add onion; sauté for a minute. Then add sliced tomato
- To this mixture add coriander, chili, cumin powders & stir
- Add the green beans: stir contents
- Lower heat, add salt & put on lid,leave to simmer
- Stir occassionally to prevent scorching & lower heat
- Cook for about 12 min.
- Use ¼ cup water if it begins to stick to the pot. Taste a sample & add more chili powder if you prefer a spicier dish
Ingredients for Green Beans Curry
[Photographer:Jayd Pather]
The cooked curry, tasty and ready to be eaten
[Photographer:Jayd Pather]