Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: top and tail the beans and cut into short lengths.(i prefer to finely slice the beans as they cook quicker ). in a pot boil 4 cups water and cook the beans till just soft. in the meanwhile, heat the oil in a pot and fry the onions, add the cooked lentils and all of the spices. stir and cook for 2 minutes. drain the beans and add to the spice mixture, stir to coat with the spices and cook for 2 minutes. add the coconut and stir. adjust seasoning and add salt if required. serve and enjoy. we are having this tonight along with a tender steak.

Target recipe: heat oil in a saucepan on a low flame and add the mustard seeds. when they begin to sputter, add the chopped french beans, lentils, salt, turmeric powder and water. the water should be sufficient to cover the beans, so add some more if necessary. cover the saucepan tightly and cook on a low flame for about 30 minutes or until the beans are well cooked. check to see that the water is sufficient (that is, the mixture isn't dry) every 10 minutes, with stirring, and add more water if necessary. after 30 minutes most of the water should have evaporated. switch off burner, remove from flame and serve hot.