Garam Masala Green Beans

From the October 2006 Vegetarian Times. I made this without the oil and it worked just fine.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp)
• 1  teaspoon garam masala
• 1⁄2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 3⁄4 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in half (about 4 cups)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Combine oil, garlic, garam masala, mustard seeds, green beans, salt and 1/4 cup water in large skillet.
2. Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat 5 minutes, or until beans are just tender.
3. Uncover skillet, and increase heat to medium high. Cook 3 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
4. Sauté 3 minutes more, until beans start to brown.
5. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and serve.