FOOD LIBRARY

French Beans Steamed Bowl

Ingredients

  • 250 g French beans, trimmed
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 8 curry leaves
  • 1 green chilli, slit
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp grated coconut (optional)

Preparation

  1. Wash and steam French beans until just tender, about 6–8 minutes.
  2. Heat oil; crackle mustard, cumin and curry leaves.
  3. Add green chilli and turmeric; stir briefly.
  4. Toss in steamed beans and salt; mix gently 1–2 minutes.
  5. Finish with lemon juice and optional coconut.
  6. Serve warm as one bowl.