Alu Aur Sem Ki Fali (Green Beans with Potatoes)

We've made this several times as a side dish for our Indian dinners. Very simple to make.

Ingredients (serves 6)

3 tablespoons oil
6 to 8 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 pound green beans, ends trimmed, cut in 2-inch pieces
1 large potato, peeled, halved and cut in 1/8-inch-think slices
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 to 2 teaspoons hot chile pepper powder
1 teaspoon mango powder (we substituted mango chutney)
1 teaspoon salt

1. Heat the oil in a medium or large saucepan or saute pan. Saute chopped garlic for about 15 seconds or until slightly brown.

2. Add beans and potato slices. Stir and saute for 10 to 12 minutes.

3. Add remaining ingredients. Mix and cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until beans and potatoes are cooked. Stir every 2 to 3 minutes.