Green Beans with Panch Phoran and Almonds

Name: Green Beans with Panch Phoran and Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bengali Muslim (Dhaka & Kolkata)
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans; 0.25 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1.25 tsp panch phoron; 0.25 medium onion; 3 garlic cloves; 0.25 tsp cayenne; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 0.5 lemon; 0.25 tsp black pepper; salt; 3 tbsp slivered almonds

A Bengali dish of green beans, panch phoron and slivered almonds, seasoned with cayenne and turmeric and simmered on the stove. Finish with toasted almonds.

25 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Fill large pot with enough water to cover the beans and bring to a boil. Add beans and 1/4 tsp salt; boil 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3 min
2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the panch phoran; stir until it begins to pop, about 30 seconds.
1 min
3
Add the onion and saute until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Add the cayenne and turmeric and stir.
4
Add drained green beans and lemon juice, stir and cook until beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in black pepper and salt to taste.
2 min
5
Put into serving bowl and garnish with toasted almonds.