FANSI NU SHAAK
Fansi nu shaak is a simple, tasty and healthy stir fried Gujarati style sabji or shaak prepared with simple spices.
Ingredients
- 250 g french beans
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- ¼ tsp carom seeds
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp green chilli paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic finely chopped and optional
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp coriander cumin powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
Instructions
- Wash and dry the beans. Trim the ends and cut into slices of nearly ½ inch.
- Heat oil in a wide pan over low heat.
- When it is hot, add the carom and sesame seeds. Cover with a lid for 30 seconds.
- Add turmeric powder, chilli paste, garlic and ginger. Stir fry for a few seconds.
- Add the beans. Add the remaining ingredients except for the lemon juice.
- Mix well. Cover and let the bean cook over low flame for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir the vegetable occasionally.
- Take off the heat. Mix in the lemon juice and chopped coriander.
Notes
- Cook the vegetable just 15 minutes before serving. You don't want the lovely green colour to change.
- Don't overcook the vegetable if you like a crunchy taste.
- Eat on its own with a dollop of yogurt.
- Add some fresh peas or eggplant. If you are using eggplant, cut it into small cubes.