Simple Indian style French Cut Green Beans fry made with frozen French cut green beans and spices. This super simple fry can be made either in the instant pot or stove top. This sabzi pairs well with dal and rice.
Sabzi or poriyal is a Indian style stir fry made with vegetables. In the South they are made with green chili and coconut. In North India it is spiced with red chili powder and garam masala.
These simple Indian style stir fried veggies are my favorite way of enjoying vegetables. No gravy or sauces….. just simple ingredients where we can actually taste the veggies.
Some of our favorite sabzis are – Zucchini Sabzi, Baked Kareal Fry , Jackfruit Fry, and Frozen Mixed Veggie Stir Fry
I always have a pack of frozen French cut beans at home. Pre cut frozen veggies definitely come in handy, when you are short of time. I serve this sabzi with rice and dal/rasam for a simple weeknight dinner.
This Frozen French Cut Green Beans Sabzi
- is made with simple pantry ingredients
- is vegan and can be made gluten free by skipping asafoetida
- a great side dish to serve with rice and dal
- pre cut frozen pack comes in handy for busy week day dinners
Picture of the Frozen French Cut Green Beans –
Step by Step Instructions:
1 – Turn on the instant pot on saute mode and add oil. When the oil gets hot, add mustard seeds. Let them pop and then add chana dal, urad dal and cumin seeds. Once the dal gets light brown add the chopped curry leaves and saute for 10 seconds.
2- Now add garlic and frozen french cut beans and mix it.
3 & 4- Now add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, brown sugar and salt and cook for 30 seconds.
5 – Add ¼ cup of water, give a mix and cancel the sauté mode.
6 – Close the lid and adjust the vent to the sealing position. Press the manual or pressure cooker mode and adjust the time to 3 minutes on high pressure.
7 – Once the cooking time is done, do a natural pressure release.
8- Add lemon juice and coriander. Mix it and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt, lemon juice or sugar if needed.
Serving Suggestions:
Frozen French cut beans fry tastes best with rice and dal. It can also been eaten with roti.
Variations:
- Add fresh or dry coconut at the end.
- Add carrot or potato in this sabzi.
- Skip the red chili powder and add green chili.
Frequently Asked Questions:
In US they are available in the freezer isle of the grocery store with the other veggies.
You may, if you want the French cut style cut them in angle.
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Frozen French Cut Green Beans Fry (Indian Style)
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen french cut green beans ( 0.45 kg)
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon mild red chili powder ( I used Kashmiri red chili powder)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon chana dal
- 1 teaspoon urad dal`
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- pinch asafoetida
- 2 teaspoon oil
- salt to taste
- lemon juice to taste
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
Instant Pot Method –
- Turn on the instant pot on saute mode and add oil. When the oil gets hot, add mustard seeds. Let them pop and then add chana dal, urad dal and cumin seeds. Once the dal gets light brown add the chopped curry leaves and saute for 10 seconds.
- Now add garlic and frozen french cut beans and mix it. Now add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, brown sugar and salt and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ¼ cup of water, give a mix and cancel the sauté mode. Close the lid and adjust the vent to the sealing position. Press the manual or pressure cooker mode and adjust the time to 3 minutes on high pressure.
- Once the cooking time is done, do a natural pressure release.
- Add lemon juice and coriander. Mix it and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt, lemon juice or sugar if needed.
Stove Top Method –
- Heat a wide skillet, and add oil. Once the oil gets hot add mustard seeds and let them pop.
- Now add chana dal, urad dal and cumin seeds. Fry till light brown. Add curry leaves and garlic and saute for 15 seconds.
- Add the frozen french cut beans and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add ½ cup of water, reduce the heat and cook for 10 -12 minutes till beans gets soft. Mix often and splash some water if needed.
- Now add red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, salt and brown sugar.
- Cook for another five minutes. Finally add lemon juice and coriander leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
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