How long does Beans Masala Gravy take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Beans Masala Gravy serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Beans Masala Gravy vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Beans Masala Gravy 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 Beans Masala Gravy?

250 grams Beans, 3 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp Curd, ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 2 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Beans Masala Gravy?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Beans Masala Gravy?

About 203 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Beans Masala Gravy

Name: Beans Masala Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 250 grams Beans; 3 tbsp Peanuts; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds; 2 Green Cardamom; 2 Cloves; 3 tbsp Curd; 2 tbsp Coriander Stems; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ¾ cup Water; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder

Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb Gluten-free

Total45 min

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

Per serving203 cal

Spicemild

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6 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Beans masala gravy of flash-fried beans in onion tomato masala with a roasted peanut and sesame paste. Mild, serves 4, about 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

23 items

Cooking for4 servings

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped2
Salt1 tsp
Beans250 grams
Peanuts3 tbsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
White Sesame Seeds1 tbsp
Green Cardamom2
Cloves2
Curd3 tbsp
Coriander Stems2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Water¾ cup
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp

Contains: milk, groundnut, sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	203kcal	812kcal
Protein	5.7g	23g
Carbohydrate	17g	66g
Fat	14g	56g
Fibre	6g	24g
Sugar	5.6g	22g

Cookd masalas for beans

Method

1
To prep the beans, cut the ends off first. If the beans are older/dry, you can peel off the fibers from the ends too. Then hold a few beans in a bunch and chop them to around 1-inch length.
Beans
2
In a pan, add peanuts and saute on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Then add the white sesame seeds, green cardamom, black peppercorn, clove and cinnamon. Continue to cook for 3 minutes on low heat, until everything is crisp and aromatic. Grind it into a powder. Add curd and coriander stems, and grind to form a paste. Set this aside.
PeanutsBlack PeppercornsWhite Sesame SeedsGreen CardamomClovesCurdCoriander StemsCinnamon
3
In a pan, heat oil and add the beans. Fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes, then remove the beans and set aside.
Sunflower Oil
4
Add oil to the same pan and add cumin seeds, garlic and green chilli. Saute until the garlic turns light golden brown. Add the onion and saute until it turns golden brown.
CuminSunflower OilGarlicGreen ChilliOnion
5
Add ginger garlic paste, tomato, salt and all the masala powders. Saute until the tomato starts to soften, 3-4 minutes. Add the prepared masala paste, mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
Ginger Garlic PasteTomatoSaltRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander Powder
6
Add the beans and mix well. Add water, cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until the beans are cooked to your liking. Add garam masala powder and coriander leaves. Stir and turn off the heat.
Coriander LeavesWaterGaram Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Beans Masala Gravy take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Beans Masala Gravy serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Beans Masala Gravy vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Beans Masala Gravy 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 Beans Masala Gravy?: 250 grams Beans, 3 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp Curd, ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 2 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Beans Masala Gravy?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Beans Masala Gravy?: About 203 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.