Beans with Sweet Red Peppers

Indian Side Recipes

2 Tbsp walnut oil 1 tsp garlic slivers 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 Tbsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground ginger 1 c loosely packed finely chopped cilantro 1 tsp salt or to taste 1 tsp mango powder 6 c (1 1/2 lb) mixed green and yellow string beans, cut diagonally in 1" pieces 1 c seeded, diced sweet red peppers fresh ground black pepper to taste 1 Tbsp Crispy Fried Ginger

String beans with the spicy flavors of India. Yield: 8 servings Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat. Add garlic and cumin, saute until it's sizzling, about 30 seconds. Quickly stir in coriander, ginger, cilantro, salt. Add beans, red peppers. Cover and cook over high heat about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender, about 10 min. Transfer to serving dish. Gently mix in mango powder. Season to taste with pepper. Garnish with Crispy Fried Ginger.

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Tuesday May 11th, 2004 and modified on Thursday May 6th, 2010