Toasted Green Beans With Mustard Seeds And Garlic Recipes

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD

Steps:

• To make about 1 1/2 pints of Roman mustard combine the mustard seed, vinegar and grape juice, and mix in the salt and cumin. Leave to soak, covered but not sealed for 36 to 48 hours. Put into a food processor and whiz for 1 to 2 minutes or until coarsely ground, then add the almonds and pine nuts and whiz very briefly until they are completely broken up, not over-processed.
• Top and tail the beans, then slice them into 1-inch pieces diagonally. Cook in boiling salted water for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on their age. They should be tender but still have a slight bite. Drain.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the empty pan. Blend the chili, garlic, and mustard together with a pinch of salt. Add to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the beans and stir thoroughly over a very low heat.
• In a small pan heat the remaining oil, add the mustard seed and cumin, and cover. Cook until they start to splutter. Pour over the beans and serve immediately.

GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD SEEDS, CASHEWS AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Place a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add coconut flakes and toast, shaking pan occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer flakes to a bowl.
• Heat oil in the same skillet. Add garlic, ginger, mustard seed, turmeric, red pepper flakes and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Stir in basil, green beans and salt. Toss well to coat in oil and seasonings.
• Add 1/3 cup water, cover partly and reduce heat to medium. Cook until beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beans are wilted and lightly colored. Toss in cashews and coconut flakes. Serve over rice, with lime wedges.

GREEN BEANS WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mustard seeds and toss to coat. Transfer green beans and tomatoes. Transfer vegetables to prepared pan and sprinkle mustard seeds over top. Roast 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and golden.

SPICY INDIAN (GUJARATI) GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the green beans in the pot, and cook briefly, removing after 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the mustard seed and garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix in the chile pepper. Place the green beans in the skillet, and season with salt and sugar. Cook and stir 8 minutes, or until tender. Season with pepper to serve.

TOASTED GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD SEEDS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Trim the beans and chop the beans i half.
• Heat the oil and the butter on medium-high heat for a minute and add in the mustard seeds and wait for them to crackle and pop, this takes about 30 seconds.
• Turn off the heat for a minute or so and then turn back the heat on low and add in the garlic and gently cook until the garlic is pale golden and fragrant. This takes less than a minute.
• Add in the green beans and stir well with the red chili powder and the salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the beans are cooked through.You may need to add a few tablespoons of water to keep the garlic and mustard from burning.
• Uncover, turn up heat to high and lightly char/brown the beans to your liking, being careful not to burn the spices.