Green Beans With Cumin And Fennel

• 3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 2 good-sized shallots (1 1/2 oz.) or 1 small onion, peeled and cut into fine slices (1 1/2 oz.)
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and cut into fine slices
• 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and cut into very fine slivers
• 1 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 ounces tomatoes, chopped (1 small)
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1. Put the oil in a large frying pan and set over medium-high heat. When very hot, add the whole cumin and fennel seeds. Stir for a few seconds.
2. Quickly add the shallots, garlic, and ginger. Stir for about a minute, or until lightly browned.
3. Add the beans and stir for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and stir a few times.
5. Add 1/2 cup water and the salt and bring to a simmer. Stir and cover. Turn the heat down to low and cook gently for 5 minutes.
6. Add the tomato and cilantro. Stir, cover, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the beans are tender.

peanut oil, cumin, fennel seed, shallots, garlic, ginger, green beans, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, cayenne, water, salt, tomatoes, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-beans-with-cumin-and-fennel-481909 (may not work)