Indian Green Beans (Recipe)

2T Olive OIl
2 t carraway seeds
1 large onion, sliced thinly
1 lb green beans (frozen)
1/2 cup green peas (frozen)
1 1/2 c rice (basmati, brown, jasmine, whatever)
1 t turmeric
3 sticks cinnamon (or 1/2 t ground)
6 bay leaes
1 c coconut milk
2 c water
1 1/2 t salt
1/3 c roasted cashews (I’ve never added this part. always forget!)

Fry carraway seeds in oil 10 seconds. Add onion and saute till brown. Add beans. Saute 5 min.

Add rice and stir fry over high heat 4-5 min. Add water, coconut milk and spices.

Boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-25 min. Add peas, cover and leave over low heat 5 min. Add nuts and serve (don’t forget to catch those bay leaves!) I’ve also made this with ground turkey and it is soooo yummy!