Green beans

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Green Beans 


YES! I am writing this on Christmas day. First of all I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. Here is a very simple recipe of "Green Beans". Its a real easy-peasie recipe. My girls love it and eat it like chips or chunky veggies. 

Here is what you will need (for 4 people)

Ingredients:

- 500 gms french beans ( I took fresh but the frozen one goes well as well and its super quick with them)
- 2 tsp of Oil
- 1 tsp of Cumin seeds
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic pressed
- 1 tbsp of white sesame seeds
- salt to taste
-1/2 tsp of red chili powder or chili flakes
- 1 tsp of coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp of dried mango powder if available
- juice of fresh lime to garnish just before serving. 

Method: 

- Cut the heads and tails of the beans and keep them aside. If you are using the frozen ones just thaw them. 
- Put a pot of water to boil and when the water comes to boil, boil the beans in to for about 5-7 minutes or until al-d`ente. In case of frozen beans you will avoid this step.
- When the beans are boiled drain them in a sieve and let them rest.
- Heat the Oil in a non stick pan to heat. 
- When it smokes a bit, add the cumin seeds, let it splutter and reduce the heat. 
- Add the chopped green chili and the pressed garlic, stir it for a while and then add the sesame seeds. Roast them until they get some golden color. 
- Now add the beans, increase the heat a bit and stir them with two wooden spatulas just the way we mix a salad, for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add all the dry spices and mix them well again until all the beans are coated with the spices and sesame seeds. 
- Close the heat and just before serving add the juice of half a lemon.
- Put them on the table and see them vanish as quick as hot buns. You can serve them with any meal, be it Indian or Western. Adjust the spices according to your taste.
- Enjoy. 

My Creative World: Cooking, Textiles, and Zurich Cooking has always been more than just preparing meals for me — it’s a little adventure, a way to slow down, and a chance to play with flavors and textures. I love creating everyday recipes that are plant-forward and Indian-inspired, carrying warmth, comfort, and a little curiosity in every dish. Some mornings, it’s the simple ritual of brewing masala chai; other days, it’s experimenting with seasonal vegetables, spices, or a new twist on a family favorite. Through cooking, I celebrate small moments, explore memories, and share stories — whether in my kitchen, in classes at Klubschule Migros, or here on the blog. Just like cooking, working with textiles and upcycling is a way to transform everyday materials into something new and unexpected. I love reimagining scraps of fabric, playing with colors and textures, and letting ideas unfold naturally. The Zurich Bag grew from this same curiosity — a playful project born at the House of Creativity, where old sun blinds found a second life as something practical, beautiful, and full of story. Each bag carries a little piece of life, creativity, and the joy of making something with care.

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