How to Make French Beans Curry in Andhra Style

Last Updated: July 2, 2020

This is one special way to prepare French beans, based on the Andhra style curry from India. It's a tasty, spicy and warming dish suitable as a meal on its own or as a side dish for a dinner party.

Ingredients

250 grams/8.8 oz French beans, chopped
100 grams/3.5 oz fresh coconut, grated
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
3 whole and dried red chilies
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon white lentils
2 teaspoons oil
500ml/16.9 fl oz water

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Preparing the French Beans

1
Add the chopped French beans to a mixing bowl, colander or saucepan.
2
Wash the beans thoroughly under running water.

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3
Drain the water with the help of your palm. If you are using a colander, the water will self-drain.
4
Add fresh water to a saucepan. Add enough to cover the beans.
5
Boil the French beans until just tender.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Frying the French Beans Curry

1
Add the oil to a large frying pan. Add the red chilies, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and white lentils. Saute these ingredients together.
2
Add the boiled French beans.
3
Add salt to taste. Mix well.
4
Sprinkle the grated fresh coconut over the beans.
5
Mix well.
6
Serve the French beans curry with rice or a flatbread like roti.

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