You are in a hurry, or you are tired, but you want to prepare a vegetable dish that is not only easy to make and healthy, but also tasty. This recipe meets your criteria. Black-eyed peas are a great source of protein. String Beans, of course, is popular all over the world. So what are you waiting for? Try this one today!
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Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds,Turmeric, Urad Dahl
String Beans and Black-Eyed Peas Curry
Print recipe| Serves | 2 - 4 |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Salad, Side Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Region | Indian |
Ingredients
- 1 Large Cut green beans (frozen package)
- 1 Package Black-eyed peas (frozen package)
- 1 - 2 Red Chili pepper (dried)
- 1 teaspoon Urad dahl
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Optional
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Place a frying plan on medium heat. Add oil. When oil is hot, add mustard seeds, red chilies and urad dahl. | |
| Step 2 | |
| When mustard seeds crackle rapidly, add cumin seeds and stir using a flat spatula. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Add the black-eyed peas. Add 1/2 cup water, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until black-eyes peas are cooked but firm. Keep stirring the peas every minute or too. Do not let the peas burn. Add more water, if necessary. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Add the frozen string beans. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well. Cook for 5 minutes or until the string beans are cooked but firm. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice, if you like, and mix well. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Remove the chillies. Serve hot. | |
