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Bowl of green bean and potato stir fry with a smaller bowl in front of it and a triangle of naan on the side.

Indian Green Beans and Potatoes (Aloo Beans)

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A quick stir fry of green beans and potatoes with some Indian spices is a delicious and healthy vegetable dish, ready in under 30 minutes! My kids love this combination and often go for seconds so this dish is quite regular in our house.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 large potatoes, (diced)
  • 3 cups green beans, (chopped into 1/2-inch-long pieces)
  • 1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt, (to taste)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in skillet and add cumin seeds.  
  • When seeds start sputtering, add diced potatoes and fry until slightly brown (2-3 minutes).
  • Add chopped green beans, turmeric, and coriander powder to skillet and mix well.
  • Cover skillet with a lid and cook until potatoes and beans are cooked (about 10 minutes). 
  • Add salt and mix well, then sprinkle garam masala powder on top.
  • Mix everything well and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Serve with roti or naan.

BON APPÉTIT!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 428mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg