Aloo Beans Subzi
- 30 min
- mild
- Serves 3
Aloo beans subzi of potato and beans cooked with cumin, asafoetida, garlic, ginger, onion and tomato. Mild, serves 3, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.
Good for: Lunchbox
Ingredients
Oil1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Garlic, Crushed6 cloves
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Potato, Diced250 grams
Salt½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Tomato, Chopped1
Water½ cup
Beans, Chopped200 grams
Water2 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Contains: wheat.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 3 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 175kcal | 525kcal |
| Protein | 4.4g | 13g |
| Carbohydrate | 28g | 83g |
| Fat | 5.9g | 18g |
| Fibre | 5.9g | 18g |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 16g |
Cookd masalas for beans
Method
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin, asafoetida, crushed garlic and ginger. Saute for a minute. Add the onions and saute until it turns translucent.
Add the diced potato and saute for 2 minutes. Add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Mix & saute for a minute.
Add the tomato and saute for another minute. Then add water, cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until the potato starts getting soft but not mashy.
You can test if the potato is cooked by cutting it with a spoon or fork. It should get cut but with some resistance. At this point, add beans along with a splash of water. Cover and cook for 5-7 more minutes or until the beans is cooked. Add garam masala powder and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and serve!
Before you start
- How long does Aloo Beans Subzi take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Aloo Beans Subzi serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Aloo Beans Subzi vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Aloo Beans Subzi spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Aloo Beans Subzi?
- 200 grams Beans, 250 grams Potato, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Beans Subzi?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Aloo Beans Subzi?
- About 175 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- R
Ragapriya viswanathanJune 2024
very tasty hot receipe my family also liked it


