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Gawar Sabzi

An easy and healthy vegetarian side that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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¼ cup neutral oil (canola/sunflower/vegetable )
1 small yellow or red onion (thinly sliced in half rings)
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon crushed ginger
½ teaspoon crushed garlic
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon red chili powder (preferably Kashmiri red chili powder )
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 roma tomatoes (diced)
12 ounce gawar or any variety of green beans (sliced crosswise, roughly 1-inch thick)
2 large potatoes (peeled and diced)

1
Heat oil in a saucepan and add cumin seeds. Fry until aromatic.
2
Add onions and sauté on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and translucent.
3
Lower heat and add crushed ginger and garlic. Fry for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
4
Add diced tomatoes, salt and ground spices (turmeric and red chili powder). Increase heat to high and fry until the tomatoes soften, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Add chopped green beans and mix well.
6
Add the diced potatoes and continue to sauté on high heat for 5-7 minutes.
7
Lower heat to medium, cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and let the potatoes steam until ready.
8
Remove from heat. Serve with roti or daal chawal.