The Occasional Vegetarian'S Bihari Green Beans Masala

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or light olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red chile pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• Plain cooked rice or roti flatbread, for serving (optional)

1. Heat the oil in a 3-quart saute pan over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring, until light golden. Remove from the heat and transfer the almonds to a plate or bowl; set aside for garnish.
2. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, chile pepper flakes, and salt to the unwashed saute pan, and return to medium heat. Saute until the onion is tender and begins to fry, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the coconut milk and green beans. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until the beans are tender, about 6 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the beans with the lime juice and toss lightly. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and garnish with the almonds and cilantro. If desired, serve accompanied by plain cooked rice or roti flatbread.

vegetable oil, almonds, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, sweet paprika, red chile pepper, kosher salt, coconut milk, green beans, lime juice, cilantro, rice

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/01/bihari-green-beans-masala.html (may not work)