Braised Green Bean & Potato Curry

A tender, home-style braised vegetable curry featuring French-cut green beans and soft potatoes.

Simple, hearty, and packed with traditional home-cooked flavour. Slicing the green beans thinly lengthwise lets them soak up every bit of the fragrant spiced tomato.

Braised Green Bean & Potato Curry, a South African recipe
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
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Method

  1. 1

    Sauté Aromatics & Bloom Spices

    Heat the 2–3 tbsp of oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion, 1 tsp of sesame seeds, 8–10 curry leaves, and sliced green chillies. Sauté until fragrant and the onions are slightly softened.

  2. 2

    Stir in the 1 tsp of turmeric, 1 tsp of masala, 1 tsp of ground coriander, and salt to taste. Let the spices bloom in the hot oil for about 30 seconds to release their fragrant oils.

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Mum’s note

Slicing the green beans lengthwise (French-cut style) isn't just for looks—it drastically increases their surface area, allowing them to soften much quicker and soak up maximum flavour!

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