Fansi nu shaak
A simple Gujarati stir fry of French beans, cut small and cooked soft in a covered pan, then finished with dry masala.
What you need
- Fansi (French beans), cut into small cubeswashed well
- Oil2 tsp
- Jeera (cumin seeds)a pinch
- Hing (asafoetida)a pinch
- Saltto taste
- Baking sodaa pinch
- Water1/4 cup
- Haldi (turmeric)1/2 tsp
- Dhaniya powder (ground coriander)1 tsp
- Red chilli powder1 tsp
How to make it
Cut the fansi into small cubes and wash them properly.
Put 2 teaspoons of oil in a vessel. Add the jeera (cumin seeds) and hing (asafoetida).
When the jeera turns golden brown, add the fansi and stir.
Add the salt and a pinch of baking soda and stir. The fansi will turn bright green.
Add 1/4 cup of water and close the lid. After 5 minutes, check whether the fansi is soft. If it isn't soft and there is still water, cook it longer. If the water has dried up, add a little more and keep cooking until all the water is gone. If there is too much water, pour the extra off.
Add 1/2 teaspoon haldi (turmeric), 1 teaspoon dhaniya powder (ground coriander) and 1 teaspoon red chilli powder. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. It's ready.
The fansi should be soft and have no water left in the pan.