Beans Masala curry recipe | South Indian Green Beans curry
Beans Masala Curry is a comforting vegetarian curry that can be made in less than 30 minutes. The semi-gravy vegetable dish pairs well with roti or rice.
Ingredients
- 250 grams French Beans
- 5-6 tbsp Oil
- 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 5-6 numbers Curry leaves
- 1 large Onions
- 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1-2 medium Tomatoes
- 1-2 tsp Red chili powder
- 1 tsp Koora Karam or garam masala
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tbsp Coconut dry or dessicated
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves
- 3/4 cup Water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium flame. When hot, add mustard seeds and cumin. Let them crackle.
- Add curry leaves and chopped onions. Saute until onions turn soft.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes away.
- Add turmeric powder and saute for 10 seconds.
- Add chopped beans and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and saute until they turn soft.
- Add spice powders – red chili powder, koora karam (or garam masala at the end), coriander powder, and salt. Give a good mix.
- Next, add grated coconut and saute for 5 seconds.
- Add 1 cup of water and give a good mix. Pressure cook on high flame for 2-3 whistles. Turn off the flame and let the pressure release naturally.
- If you do not have koora karam, add garam masala and simmer on low flame for 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add more if needed.
- Lastly, add coriander leaves and mix.
- Beans Masala Curry is ready. Serve hot with Indian flatbread or rice.
Notes
Use fresh and tender beans. They take less time to cook and taste better.
Adjust the spices as per your palate.