Aloo Beans Sabzi is an Indian vegetable side dish consisting of roasted green beans, potatoes and aromatic spices like turmeric, chilies and masala. Aloo means potato in Hindi and sabzi means vegetable dish: simple names that make for a delicious and easy recipe! Let’s take a closer look.
To make aloo bean sabzi, we used baby potatoes and green beans (aka green beans). You can enjoy this dish on its own or as a dry curry with rice or chapati.
In the traditional recipe, potatoes are cut into large pieces and boiled along with the other ingredients. If you want your potatoes to have a crispy finish then you’ll like our approach below. We coined the potatoes and grilled them individually before adding the green beans.
Aloo beans keep well in the fridge and are easy to reheat in a pan, so feel free to cook a large batch!
This recipe alone will give you 21% RDI for fibers, 7% RDI for fats, 11% RDI for carbohydratesAnd 190 calories. As a side dish, aloo beans are great when paired with other protein and carbohydrate sources. If you are strictly vegan, you should combine this appetizer with wheat bread instead of rice to do something good for your body complete proteins[1].
This recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, ideal if you’re short on time. It’s also delicious eaten cold, so it’s a perfect addition to your lunch boxes!
frequently asked Questions
What are the best potatoes for this aloo bean recipe?
Since you need to sauté the potatoes in a pan with a little oil, we recommend avoiding starchy varieties or you’ll end up with a mushy and mushy mess.
Baby potatoes, Maris Piper or Desirée instead are all excellent choices for this Indian recipe as they give you a crispy, crunchy and golden result.
What goes well with aloo beans?
This aloo bean recipe is the perfect accompaniment to curries, daal, brown rice and chapati. Check out our tasty recommendations below:
Can I use frozen green beans?
Yes absolutely. You can use either fresh or frozen green beans for this recipe.
If you decide to use the frozen ones, you can let them thaw in hot water for 10 minutes before slicing. Alternatively, you can use them whole and add them frozen to the potatoes in the pan. Then plan a little more time for cooking.