Traditional Curried Green Beans Recipe

Name: Traditional Curried Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg green beans, sliced; 500 g onions, sliced; 12 12 ml oil; 500 ml water; 5 ml coarse salt; 375 ml apple cider vinegar; 250 ml treacle sugar; 5 ml curry powder; 12 12 ml cornflour; 10 ml mustard powder; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Saute onions in oil til glossy.
2
Add beans and mix.
3
Add salt and water, cook for about 15 minutes or until beans are just tender.
4
Drain.
5
In the meantime, mix vinegar and sugar in another pot and stir till sugar is completely dissolved.
6
Mix dry ingredients, softened with a little water, add to sugar/vinegar mixture.
7
Stir thoroughly and cook for 10 minutes.
8
Add cooked beans, simmer for further 10 minutes.
9
Serve either hot or cold or bottle and keep in the fridge - they keep well and improve with age.

4135

kcal

Calories

303

Fat

320

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg green beans, sliced, 500 g onions, sliced, 12 12 ml oil, 500 ml water, and more.

Yes, Traditional Curried Green 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Traditional Curried Green Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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