"Kick" as in spicy!
सेम मसाला (Hindi)
/sem masaala/
serves 6
1 1/2 pounds (680 g) organic green beans (trim the ends)
1 orange carrot (cut into matchstick sizes)
1 tsp. (4,5 g) ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. (6,30 g) cumin seeds
2 tsp (9 g) ground coriander
1/2 tsp. (2,25 g) red pepper flakes
pinch or two of turmeric
2 Tbs. (30 ml) olive oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
2 tsp. (10 ml) organic lime juice
1/4 cup (50 g) roasted organic cashews
2 Tbs. (30 g) chopped cilantro or parsley
1. Combine the coriander, cumin, red pepper and turmeric in a small bowl.
2. Heat the oil in a work.
3. Add the cumin seeds, cook until they turn a shade darker.
4. Add the garlic until cooked a light golden, about 15 seconds.
5. Add the green beans, carrots, and the spice mixture. Stir about 5 minutes.
6. Pour the water over the vegetables and cover. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the green beans are tender, about 5 minutes.
7. Uncover the wok and cook until the excess moisture evaporates and the vegetables are pan-roasted, about 6 minutes.
8. Sprinkle lime juice, cashews, and cilantro/parsley over the top, stir and serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.
