Spicy Runner Beans

Ingredients

• Fresh runner beans, 500 grams
• Lemon juice, 1 tsp
• Coriander powder, 2 tsp
• Fresh ginger paste, 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp
• Black pepper powder, 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds, I tsp
• Water, 2 medium-sized cups
• Tomatoes, 2 medium-sized, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Cooking oil

Preparation

1. Trim the beans and cut them crosswise into 1/4 inch pieces.
2. Heat the oil in a wide, heavy saucepan over a medium flame. When the oil is hot, put in the cumin seeds.
3. Five seconds later, pour in the ginger paste.
4. Stir and cook for about a minute.
5. Now put in the chopped tomatoes, and add all the powdered spices.
6. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes; mash the tomato with the back of a slotted spoon.
7. Put in the beans, salt, and water. Bring to simmer.
8. Cover, turn heat to ‘low’, and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the beans are tender. Remove the cover. Add the lemon juice and black pepper powder. Turn up the heat and boil away all of the liquid, stirring the beans gently.

Medicinal Properties of Runner Beans

Runner beans have good antioxidant properties, and strengthen the body. The seeds of runner beans are good for anemia, and help in lactation.