How To Make Green Bean and Potato Curry Aloo Phali

How To Make Green Bean and Potato Curry Aloo Phali

Green bean and potato curry, also known as Aloo Phali, is a delicious and comforting dish from Indian cuisine. Here's a simple recipe to make it:

### Ingredients:

- 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 2 tomatoes, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece ginger, minced

- 2 green chilies, slit (adjust according to your spice preference)

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

- Salt to taste

- 2 tablespoons oil

- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Vegetables:**

   - Wash the green beans and trim the ends. Cut them into 1-inch pieces.

   - Peel the potatoes and dice them into small cubes.

   - Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate or finely chop the ginger.

   - Chop the tomatoes.

2. **Cooking:**

   - Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

   - Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.

   - Add minced garlic, ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

   - Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy and oil starts to separate.

   - Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.

   - Add diced potatoes and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes.

   - Add green beans and mix until well combined with the spices and potatoes.

   - Add about 1/2 cup of water, cover the pan, and cook until the potatoes and beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if required.

   - Once the vegetables are cooked, sprinkle garam masala and mix gently.

3. **Serve:**

   - Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.

   - Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.

Enjoy your delicious Green Bean and Potato Curry (Aloo Phali)!

Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preferences. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or peas for variation.