Aloo Beans (Potato with French Beans)

Green Beans ( American English)or French Beans (British English) also called squeaky beans are the unripe fruits of any kind of beans. It is a simple and quick recipe in which potatoes are cooked with green beans.

Ingredients:

• 2 big potato cut into 1” cubes
• 1 pound frozen cut French Beans
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt
• Pinch of asafetida
• 3-4 tbsp cooking oil

Method:

• Heat oil in a skillet. Add asafetida and red chili flakes.
• Stir in potato cubes. Fry till light pink.
• Add beans to this. Stir. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt.
• Cook covered till potato and beans are tender.Add little water if required.
• Serve hot with hot roti ( Indian Flat Bread).

Do You Know?

People of all age and gender should make it a point to include green beans in their diet as it is a storehouse of nutrients which are required to lead a healthy and a happy life. They are a rich source of vitamin K, C, A, calcium, potassium, manganese and iron amongst others.