Ingredients (serves 4) 250g fresh green beans 1 big shallot 1 pinch of red chilli powder 2 generous pinches of powdered cumin 1 pinch of curcuma 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (optional) 3 tbsp grated coconut 10 cari leaves (optional) 2tbsp oil 1/4 tsp salt
Preparation
Wash and chop the beans. Peel and chop the shallot into small cubes. Rub the mustard seeds together in a clean cloth.
Place the beans, shallow, chilli, cumin, curcuma, washed cari leaves, coconut and salt in a pan. Add 100ml water and simmer for 8-10 min over a moderate heat, until the beans are cooked.
In a pan, sauté the mustard seeds in oil, covering the pan with a lid. Once they pop, add them to the beans. Stir and serve.