Green Beans With Mushrooms (Sem Aur Khumbi) Recipe

Name: Green Beans With Mushrooms (Sem Aur Khumbi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons peanut oil or 6 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 1 medium onion, cut in half lengthwise and then crosswise into very thin slices; 5 -6 garlic cloves, peeled and very finely chopped; 1 12 inches fresh ginger, peeled and cut into very fine rounds, then stacked and cut into very fine slivers; 10 ounces white mushrooms, cut into thick slices lengthwise; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ cup water

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons peanut oil or 6 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 medium onion, cut in half lengthwise and then crosswise into very thin slices
5 -6 garlic cloves, peeled and very finely chopped
1 12 inches fresh ginger, peeled and cut into very fine rounds, then stacked and cut into very fine slivers
10 ounces white mushrooms, cut into thick slices lengthwise
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup water

1
Put the oil in a large wok, frying pan, or saute pan and set over medium-high heat.
2
When hot, put in the cumin seeds.
3
Let them sizzle for 10 seconds and then put in the sliced onion.
4
Stir and fry until medium brown.
5
Add the garlic and ginger and fry for a few seconds, or until the garlic turns golden.
6
Put in the mushrooms.
7
Stir and fry until the mushrooms lose their raw look and turn shiny.
8
Add the beans, coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne, and salt.
9
Stir to mix.
10
Add 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil.
11
Cover, turn the heat down to low, and cook gently for 15 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
12
Stir once about halfway through this period.
13
uncover and boil away most of the liquid, turning the beans gently as you do so.
14
(The beans may be easily reheated.
15
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445

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 6 tablespoons peanut oil or 6 tablespoons canola oil, 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed, 1 medium onion, cut in half lengthwise and then crosswise into very thin slices, 5 -6 garlic cloves, peeled and very finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Beans With Mushrooms (Sem Aur Khumbi) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Beans With Mushrooms (Sem Aur Khumbi)

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