Green Bean Aloo Sabzi
Green Beans Aloo Sabzi is a simple and wholesome Indian vegetarian sabzi made with potatoes and green beans stir-fried in spices. Aloo Beans is done in under 30 minutes, comforting, and perfect for weeknight meals.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 300 grams green beans ~1-2 inch pieces
- 2 potatoes cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee
- pinch asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon green chili diced
- 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon aamchur
- ½ lemon squeezed
- cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil or ghee in a large skillet or kadhai over medium heat. Add a pinch of asafoetida and the cumin seeds and let it bloom for a minute.
- Add the cubed potatoes and sauté for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown on the edges.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, and green chili. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the green beans and toss to combine with the potatoes. Sprinkle in the salt, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, chaat masala, and coriander. Mix well so the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the beans are cooked but still slightly crisp.
- Once cooked, stir in the aamchur. Squeeze over lemon juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with roti or alongside dal and rice.
Notes
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Warm gently in a skillet with a splash of water.
