Farashi Beaner Chochori Recipe
Recipe
Ingredients
2 tbsp mustard oil
1/4 tsp five spice powder
1 tsp green chile, seeded & minced
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 1/2 cup green beans, sliced
1 tsp black mustard seeds, ground - & mix, ed with
2 tsp water & allowed to stand - for 30 m, inutes
2 tbsp poppyseeds, white, made into - a pa, ste
1 cilantro, for garnish
Recipe
Preparation
Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Add five spice & green
chile & fry for a few seconds. Add turmeric, sugar, salt & stir in
the green beans, water & mustard paste.
Add poppyseed paste* & simmer, covered, until the beans are tender.
Remove from heat & let stand for 15 minutes to allow the sauce to
thicken. Garnish with cilantro & serve.
*Toast the poppyseeds for 30 seconds. Grind into a powder. Add 2 tb
water & grind into paste.
Bharti Kirchner, "The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the
Bengal Region"
Servings:
4
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