Image: Green beans
Text by: Tanya Munshi
For non-vegetarians, any form of veggie is very boring. I am not generalizing this view, as I myself love vegetarian dishes, in spite of being a non-vegetarian. But I am talking about those who particularly don't like the greens and call it 'ghaas-phoos' and make faces when they see them on the dining table.
One way to combat this attitude is how vegetables are made and presented. Recently, I cooked up beans in the most chat-pata way that everyone seemed to like. Try this at home, I am sure your kids will like it too.
Ingredients:
- Beans - 250gm to 500gms
- Curry leaves - 5 - 10 nos.
- Green Chillies - 1- 2 nos.
- Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
- Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
- Coriander powder - 1 and 1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Hing - a pinch
Method:
1. Heat oil in a kadhai and add the curry leaves, cumin, mustard and hing.
2. Once they begin to splatter in the hot oil, add the beans cut into one inch pieces.
3. Saute for a few minutes, then add the salt and coriander powder and the green chillies. (Don't slit the green chillies, if kids are going to have it. You can remove the chillies before serving them.)
4. Cover with a lid and keep checking for doneness and keep stirring.
5. The beans should get a slightly brownish-dark texture (somewhat like a roasted texture).
6. Serve hot with daal and rotis.
Do let me know your views if you have tried one of my recipes. Thanks!
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