Curried Green Beans

Lani Cordova via Emily Patterson

3 T oil
1 tsp whole coriander seeds
1 t whole fennel seed
2 shallots or 1 small onion finely diced
1 clove minced garlic
2 t ginger
1 lb green beans cut into bite sized pieces
1 t ground coriander
1 t cumin
1 t tumeric
1 t salt
1 small tomato chopped
3 T chopped cilantro

Heat oil and add whole seeds.  Stir for a few minutes.  Add onion, garlic and ginger, Add beans and cook for 2 minutes.  Add ground spices, a few cups of water and the salt and bring to a boil.  Cook 6 minutes.  Add tomato and cilantro and cook another 5 minutes until beans are tender.