This Moong Sprouts And Spinach Baked Khaman Dhokla is the healthier version of Khaman.Traditionallt this fluffy and spongy snack is made with gram flour, yogurt, spinach, sprouts and aromatic spices and herbs is steamed and is a crowd-pleaser. Baking reduces the oil used and it a guilt-free healthier option. Tangy and mildly sweet flavor, Khaman is a quick snack or a party appetizer. Make and enjoy the authentic Gujarati snack.
After the festivities it is back to everyday food, simple and healthy. French Beans Foogath Recipe or Foogath, as it is called, is the Portuguese word for steam cooked. So do read on this easy healthy and vegan recipe that I am sharing. But to get all my posts do subscribe and join my newsletter. You will not miss a single post and I promise not to spam you.
French beans and I had a disagreeable past even when Amma made it. I hated it and once I was managing mu own kitchen saw to it that I threw out the vegetable. I could never cook it the way it tasted good! Then once my maid made it and I loved it. In fact I buy the vegetable myself now and the girls get mad at me. 😀 Life comes to a full circle!
French bean is a vegetable that can be served steamed, stir-fried as a vegetable or in fried rice and pulao, try adding some to a soup too. French beans add a lovely colour and texture to any dish. The bean you can eat whole especially when tender. The flavour is delicious and yes the seeds too can be eaten. It is only when the pods mature that you shell them like peas.
I buy French Beans every week and though there are variations like Traditional Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia Giaxni), or even Bora with Aloo|Waal with Potatoes|Chinese Long Beans with Potatoes. But we prefer this vegetable that is steam cooked and is also called Beans Fugad in Konkani. You need not stop at french beans to make Foogath try it with cabbage, cluster beans, ivy gourd.
French Beans Foogath Recipe tastes great with flatbread as well as steamed rice and dal. Serve it as an accompaniment for lunch or dinner it gets cooked in 20 minutes flat. The best part is anyone can make it from experts to novices.
Nutritional Disclaimer: I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Please check with your nutritionist for your dietary needs and restrictions. Ultimately you are responsible for your decisions.
Chef Mireille says
I have made foogath with cabbage before. Next time will definitely use green beans. I don't have the disagreeable relationship you have had with them. I have always loved them and often just eat them raw with a little olive oil, s&p. I am sure this foogath will be so good with this veggie which is loved by me
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Mina Joshi says
This looks delicious. I love French beans so am excited to have a new recipe to try.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks.
Preethicuisine says
One of my most favourite dish. I make it without onions . This is so simple and nutritious. Just need some rasam and rice to go with it.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
Linsy Patel says
This looks like cousin of thoran from south , I just love for this cabbage instead of beans. Yours look perfect
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Linsy.
Sujata Roy says
I always love your Goan recipes. This French beans foogath sounds super healthy, delicious and easy to make recipe. A perfect side dish for a busy day.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sujata.
Jayashree T.Rao says
I like to use french bean stir fry regularly in my cooking. I prepare as you have mentioned but its been sometime I made it. Now, you reminded me.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Priya Vj says
Khoop chaan ! Love to eat and cook veggies that are steamed and garnished with coconut. I love this simple yet flavorful curry you have made . This is how I generally cook carrots,chou chou and beans
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 this is the most common way of making veggies.
Lindsay Fuce says
This sounds good. I'm going to have to add this to the dinner rotation next week 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Lindsay.