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Phaliya Aloo (Green Beans & Potatoes)

Sarika Gunjal
Phaliya Aloo, a simple and easy weeknight dish that can be enjoyed with your choice of lentils, rice, roti and paratha.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Veg
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds green beans washed and cut
  • 3 medium potatoes cubed
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • salt to taste
  • ¾ tsp turmeric
  • ¾ tsp red chili powder
  • ¾ tsp garam masala
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ tsp amchoor powder

Instructions
 

  • Cut the green beans into small pieces and wash n set aside. Now cut the potatoes into medium sized cubes and leave it in the water until ready to use.
  • In a kadhai, heat the oil. Add cumin seeds and let it splatter. Now add the potato cubes and cover it for a few minutes and let it cook half way. Add the washed green beans along with the all the spices except amchoor. Mix it well and once again cover it and cook on a slow to medium heat.
  • Uncover it after 5-7 minutes and see if the potatoes are cooked. If they are then cook it uncovered for few additional minutes until the color of the beans change from bright green to a dull green. Add amchoor at this time and mix it well. If the potatoes are not cooked then cover for a few more minutes.
  • After sautéing uncovered for few minutes, green beans are ready.
  • Serve it hot with a chapati accompanied with your choice of lentils. You can also eat it with plain white rice.