Instructions: Trim the beans and cut into 1" lengths. Blanch by dropping them into a pot of boiling water and boiling rapidly for 3-4 mins. Drain in a collander, rinse under cold running water and set aside. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium flame. When hot put in the mustard seeds. As soon as they begin to pop add the garlic and stir until lightly brown. Add the chrushed red chilli and stir for a few seconds. Add the green beans, salt and sugar. Stir to mix. Turn heat to medium/low. Stir and cook the beans for 7-8 mins until they have absorbed the spiced flavours. Add the black pepper, mix and serve.

serves 4

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