Gujarati Green Beans

Green beans

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500gm

Oil

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4tbs

Mustard seed

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1tbs

Minced garlic

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4flakes

Coarsely crushed dried red chili

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1no 

Sugar  

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Salt

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1tsp

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as required

Method of Preparation:

Clean the beans and cut them into 1"long pieces. Blanch (or use frozen beans), drain, cool, set aside.

Heat oil in a large frying pan. Season the mustard seeds. When they begin to pop, add garlic and stir till light brown. Add crushed red chilly and stir for a few seconds. 

Add green beans, sugar and salt. Mix well. Simmer the flame, stir and cook for about 8-10 minutes or till they taste spicy. Sprinkle pepper powder, mix well and serve.