FRESH BEANS CURRY | تازہ پھلیاں پکانے کا طریقہ | How to cook green beans

fresh green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Zucchini offers a similar texture and is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs can provide flavor at a lower cost.

chili pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat, while black pepper is a common spice.

Cut the tops and bottoms off the green beans and chop them into 1-inch pieces.

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a pan until slightly warm.

Add 1 tablespoon cumin seeds and lightly fry them.

Add 1 green chili and fry it lightly with the cumin seeds.

Chop 1 large onion finely and add it to the pan; sauté until it turns light brown.

Add 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste and sauté until it turns brown.

Chop 1 large tomato and add it to the pan; mix well.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to help mix the ingredients together.

Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 tablespoon coriander powder; mix well.

Add the chopped green beans to the pan and mix them with the spices.

Add 1/2 cup water, cover the pan, and cook on low flame for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the beans; if they are still firm, cover and cook for another 5 minutes.

After 15 minutes, check the beans; they should be soft and well-cooked.

Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for flavor and color.

Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander and mix well before serving.

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