Beans with Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups green beans, cut fine
• 1 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, cut into small cubes
• Salt to taste

For Seasoning

• 2 tsp chana dal (split yellow lentil/bengal gram)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• Asafoetida powder (hing), a pinch
• Turmeric powder, a pinch
• 3 red chillies, broken into pieces
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 4 tsp vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Boil the green beans in the microwave with a little water and salt for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Or boil separately.
   
   
2. Heat oil in a stainless steel skillet (or other non-reactive metal). Add the hing, and chana dal and fry until golden brown, Add the cumin, mustard, red chillies and curry leaves and fry until the seeds start to pop.
   
   
3. Add the onions along with salt and turmeric powder, and cover and cook on medium heat until translucent.
   
   
4. Add the tomatoes and saute for a couple of minutes.
   
   
5. Add the cooked beans and cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until all the flavors are combined.
   
   
6. Serve the beans with tomatoes hot with rice or any Indian bread.

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