Beans with lemon basil


1 1/2 cups beans cut once lengthwise then horizontally 2" width
2 tbsp oil
1/8 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp onion
1 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tbsp curry leaves
1/2 tsp chillie powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 to 1/4 tsp salt
2 to 3 lemon basil leaves or lemon zest

Heat oil add the mustard seeds, onion, curry leaves then stir fry the beans with the spices. Add the lemon basil leaves towards the end and serve as a side dish.

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69 comments:

  1. Beans with lemon and basil is a new combo to me. None the less it looks very tempting. Great shot as usual :)

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  2. very tempting and healthy...loved it..

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  3. These sound delicious. Great twist on beans.

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  4. This recipe sounds interesting...new combination for me...

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  5. This dish is a must-make. I'm thinking to use grated lemon rind with a little dried basil. The picture is lovely, I love that bowl.
    Just to let you know- we enjoyed the aromatic biryani recipe you have, Thank You.

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  6. Looks great! The dishware contrasts handsomely with the beans.

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  7. Simple and delicious, great side dish!

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  8. I don't think I've had garam masala, I know it is a ground spice.

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  9. AH a dish with beans seems like a typical south indian dish hehehe !!

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  10. I love the interesting and healthful array of ingredients. Lovely post.

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  11. Wow.I can imagine very well the bursting flavour there.Thanks for the recipe.

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  12. salam torview, wonder why i feel so hungry suddenly..its almost my lunchtime and i imagine myself eating your lemon basil beans... LOL i have to cook this recipe myself if i want to eat...because the fried beans here are done differently.. thanks for sharing dear

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  13. Lovely picture and the recipe is very delicious with a touch of lemon zest.

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  14. These look great. Such wonderful spices on them. I love lemon basil!

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  15. I've never had beans this way but it looks very tasty!

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  16. I love the flavor of basil and this one looks great! Wish basil is easily available here:-(

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  17. Nice click..the lemon basil leaf must've given a nice flavor to the dish

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  18. This is such a lemony & delish recipe!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  19. lovely recipe...
    plz collect ur award frm my blog dear :)

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  20. This looks like a great way to prepare beans.. I will try this!

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  21. I had green bean stir-fry for dinner too. Love lemon basil here.

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  22. Beautiful side dish, its difficult to find basil leaves over at my place and the lemon zest is fine with me.

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  23. Delicious and Flavorful Recipe.

    Cheers,
    Uma

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  24. It's always nice to find a new way to serve beans. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. I’m very boring when it comes to my veggies. I like them boiled/steamed and that is it. That’s why I’m happy to see your green bean dish. It looks so good I’m considering making it next time.

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  26. Basil lemon..thats an interesting twist..i am so bored of the usual stir-fried beans!!..will try this recipe soon!!

    http://deviliciouschef.blogspot.com/

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  27. Amo le taccole e cosi cucinate devon essere molto buone..complimenti!!;-))
    Un bacio buona domenica*

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  28. I am swimming in beans at the moment from my CSA share so this is just what the doctor ordered! The other ingredients are making my mouth water (seriously) so that must be a good sign that I should make a bath of these today!

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  29. it is a very good side serving :) fantastic mix.

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  30. What a nice looking side dish! Hope you had a great weekend :)

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  31. Love the spices that you used in your green beans!
    Great side dish, or by itself:DDD

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  32. Your beans sound divne, and look fantastic!! Yummy!

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  33. salam akheela, nice spicy beans , must be yummy especially eaten hot with rice and fried fish :)
    my version on this is simpler-only garlic and dried anchovies or fresh prawns with cut chili, but yours has quite a variety of spices added/.. great and easy to try.
    I have an award to give you, please come over and collect it, thanks and have a nice day

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  34. so simple and delicious, sounds very interesting..

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  35. What a fun combo...I will have to try this!!!!

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  36. lemon basil sounds like a great combo with beans

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  37. How interesting, is it a Malay version beans?

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  38. Souds so flavorful n so aromatic ~ a winner combo for sure!
    USMasala

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  39. I've never had lemon basil but now I think I should try it!

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  40. This makes a yummy side...
    I have shared few awards...pls come and collect it from my space..:)

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  41. New and interesting for me is the combination of green beans with lemon and basil. I guess it tastes great.

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  42. beans with lemon is indeed a new combo for me.. amazing clicks too !

    Cheers
    Kalyani
    Join me in a 100-day Global Food Festival here

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  43. Loved the click.. And the combo sounds yummy..

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  44. I love green beans, but never had it with ginger or lemon basil. Great combination!

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  45. never tried beans with lemon...sounds like a nice idea...lovely clicks.I would like to remind you about the HLI-DATES EVENT hapenning at my space. You had expressed interest in sending an entry, and hence this reminder.

    -Aarthi @munchmunchcrunchcrunch

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  46. wt a wonderful click and it must have tasted so yummy...new to me..will try for sure..

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  47. very interesting bean recipe. i do stir fry a lot but never used basil & lemon in beans.

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