Cumin Green Beans
- 15m Prep Time
- 20m Cook Time
- 35m Ready In
A simple Indian side dish of green beans sautéed with cumin seeds, onions, and spices. It pairs well with curries and can be customized with other spice blends.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 brown onion finely sliced
- 2/3 lbs green beans topped, tailed and cut in half
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp chopped tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 10 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 42.6 mg
- Iron: 2.5 mg
- Magnesium: 20.1 mg
- Phosphorus: 28.8 mg
- Potassium: 133 mg
- Zinc: 0.29 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp chopped tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
Prepare
- 1 brown onion, finely sliced
- 2/3 lbs green beans, topped, tailed and cut in half
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wide non-stick frying pan with a lid over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds and cook until they turn dark brown, about 30 seconds. Then add the finely sliced brown onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes, until softened and lightly golden.
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Step 2.
While the onion is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the trimmed and halved green beans and fry for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to blister and turn bright green.
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Step 3.
Add the cooked spiced onion mixture to the green beans. Stir in ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, ¼ teaspoon chilli powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes, 1½ teaspoons salt, and 1½ teaspoons sugar. Add a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons), stir to combine, then cover the pan and cook for 5–6 minutes, until the green beans are tender but still have a slight bite.
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Step 4.
Serve immediately as a side dish.