Tofu and Green Bean Stir Fry

Tofu and Green Bean Stir Fry

Ingredients

Organic Firm Tofu 12oz(340 gms)
String beans  1lb
Cumin seeds few
Grated ginger 1/2 "
Sliced garlic pods 4
Onions 2 sliced
Tomatoes 2 diced
Cumin powder1/2 tsp
Chili Powder1 tsp
Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
 Cilantro leaves for garnish
Oil to fry

In a non stick pan add 3tbs oil fry the ginger and garlic to it add the cumin seeds fry for a few seconds add the sliced firm tofu .Slow roast the tofu till golden brown on both sides,add salt to taste and sprinkle some cumin powder ,keep it aside.
In the same oil add the sliced onions,sauté till transparent add the chili powder,cumin powder and turmeric powder  ,add the tomatoes sauté,now add the chopped bite size green bean,salt to taste.
Cover the pan, cook for 5 minutes till green bean is cooked I like to leave mine crunchy now add the sautéed firm tofu stir it one last time cook for a couple more minutes finally garnish with Cilantro leaves.

Green Beans and Potato Toss

Green Bean and Potato Toss

Ingredients

3-4 Medium Potatoes (peeled and diced)

1 bag French Cut Green Beans
or
11/2 Cups Fresh Green beans Chopped, steamed for 4 minutes

1 Red Onion Minced
Cumin Seeds-1/4 tsp
Few Curry leaves
Mustard seeds

Red Chili Powder-1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder-1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder-1 pinch

Oil for Seasoning

Method

• Heat oil in a frying pan add the mustard seeds wait for them to sputter then add the cumin seeds when they crackle add the minced onions fry for a couple of minutes.
• Now add the Curry leaves,diced potatoes and the spice powders saute for about a minute, cover the lid and let it cook in it's own steam for 8-10 minutes.Toss  the potatoes in between making sure it does not burn.
• Check if the potatoes are cooked, add the french cut green bean cook for another 4-5 minutes with the lid covered till the green bean is fully cooked.
• I personally like my Green bean crunchy.
• Tasty Green Bean and Potato is ready to be served with Chapatis or with some steaming hot rice and any curry.