Green Beans & Carrots

Overview
A simple and easy side dish to make. This can be served with rice,chapatis or as a side for any meat dish. Chop the green beans and carrots the same size so that cook evenly at the same time. It is a colorful and healthy dish

Ingredients
Green beans - 1 pound
Carrots - 2 medium size
Red onion - 1/2
Garlic 5 cloves
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Red Pepper flakes - 1/2 - 1 teaspoons
Salt to taste

Steps
 1. Wash and trim the green beans and then finely chop them to small pieces. Peel the carrots make into long strips and chop to small pieces about the same size as the green beans. Keep aside.
2. Finely chop the red onions and garlic to thin long slices.
3. Heat oil in a pan. When the oil is hot add the onions and garlic and saute well. When the onions are slightly brown add the red pepper flakes and curry leaves saute few more minutes.
4. Then add the chopped green beans and carrots to this. Add salt 3 tablespoons of water and mix well. Simmer the heat and cook covered for about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and stir till all the liquid evaporates and the vegetables are cooked. Serve hot.