Guferati (Indian Green Beans)

By Gail Poll

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (Cut back to 2 T)
• 1 tablespoon black mustard seed
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 dried red chile pepper, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the green beans in the pot, and cook briefly, removing after 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the mustard seed and garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix in the chile pepper. Place the green beans in the skillet, and season with salt and sugar. Cook and stir 8 minutes, or until tender. Season with pepper to serve.