Ceylonese Spiced Runner Beans Recipe

Name: Ceylonese Spiced Runner Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g runner beans; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot; 1 teaspoon caster sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander

Servings: persons

300 g runner beans
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander

1
String the beans then diagonally slice them into 4cm lengths.
2
Cook in a pan of boiling salted water for exactly 1 minute, then drain.
3
Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
4
Add the cumin and mustard seeds and cook for 1 minute, then add the ground spices and cook for a further minute.
5
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 1-2 minutes until softened and a little pulpy.
6
stir in the beans, ginger, sugar, salt and lemon juice and simmer together for 3-4 minutes until the beans are tender.
7
Stir in the fresh coriander and serve.

199

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g runner beans, 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Ceylonese Spiced Runner Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ceylonese Spiced Runner Beans

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