Beans phali ki sabzi (runner beans with ginger, spices and potatoes)

Name: Beans phali ki sabzi (runner beans with ginger, spices and potatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3tbsp mustard oil or vegetable oil; 1pinch asafoetida; 1tsp cumin seeds; 5 cm piece root ginger peeled and finely chopped; 650g runner beans trimmed, destringed and cut into roughly 2cm-long, bite-size pieces; 250g boiled potatoes peeled and roughly chopped; 0.5tsp kashmiri chilli powder; 1tsp turmeric powder; 2tsp mango powder (AKA amchoor); Salt to taste; 1pinch white granulated sugar; 1tbsp finely chopped coriander to finish

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

In summer, this sabzi is on rotation in my home. The sourness of dried mango powder and the kick of chilli work really well with the beans, while the addition of mustard oil lends a lovely, pungent flavour. Served with plain rice or chapatis and some yoghurt, this makes for a great midweek dinner

Updated at: Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:38:11 GMT