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Green Beans (French Beans)

カレーのキャンバスを彩る緑のスティック!ポリポリ食感の優秀な脇役

Vegan

Description

Green beans. Gives coloring as an ingredient in 'Mixed Veg Curry' alongside carrots/potatoes, or adds texture as South Indian coconut stir-fry (Poriyal).

Classification: For Families,Vegetable,Coloring,Diet

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How to use

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. String green beans, chop into 1-2cm lengths.
  2. Spice-stir-fry (Sabzi) with potatoes (Aloo), cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander powder.
  3. Don't simmer mushy; remove from heat leaving the unique 'crunchy' bite and vibrant green color of green beans to finish.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

None

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Snap peas or asparagus (as a sub for shape and texture)

Pairing

Aloo Beans (Potato and green bean stir-fry), Mixed Veg Curry

Trivia

[Hardcore] Called 'Farasbi' in Hindi, said to be a corruption of beans transmitted from France (French Beans). Even amidst assertive Indian spices, an excellent supporting role tightening the dish's texture without losing its grassy flavor.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Usage] When making South India's lavish veg coconut stew (Aviyal), chop into long thin uniform pieces with carrots/winter melon, tossing them in to conduct a colorful, fluffy-crunchy texture orchestra!

Allergen

None

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