
Spicy Indian Green Beans, Gujarati Style Recipe
Spicy Indian green beans Gujarati style deliver sweet, salty, and spicy flavors in every bite through this regional preparation that showcases authentic cooking. This traditional recipe demonstrates how different Indian regions create distinctive vegetable preparations that reflect local tastes and cooking traditions. The sweet, salty, and spicy combination creates complex flavor profiles that make simple green beans incredibly interesting and satisfying. This Gujarati style ensures authentic regional flavors rather than generalized Indian cooking that might miss essential regional characteristics. The spicy nature appeals to heat lovers while the balanced flavors ensure broad appeal across different taste preferences.

These Gujarati-style Indian green beans deliver sweet, salty, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon black mustard seed
1 dried red chile pepper, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook green beans briefly in the boiling water, removing after 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Blot dry.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and mustard seed; sauté until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chile pepper, then add beans, salt, and sugar. Cook and stir until beans are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
171 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 171 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Sodium 589mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
Calcium 60mg | 5% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 255mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.