Wash beans, trim off the ends, and cut them into half-inch pieces. Set aside. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil, and add the chile pepper; saute for 2 minutes. Add the ajwain, cumin, and mustard seeds; continue to saute for another minute. Add the beans, salt, cayenne pepper, and the turmeric. Mix the beans well with the spices, and saute the green-bean mixture for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Cuisine: "Indian"

S(Formatted for MC5): "by Lynn Thomas - Lynn_Thomas@prodigy. Net"

Per serving: 62 Calories (kcal); 7g Total Fat; (97% calories from fat); trace Protein; trace Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 533mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates