Chilli Bean Salad with Caramelized Walnuts

Ingredients 

• 150 grams string beans, blanched
• 150 grams French Beans, blanched
• Toasted white sesame seeds for sprinkling
• Toasted black sesame seeds for sprinkling

For caramelized walnuts

• 150 grams walnut kernels
• 75 grams sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Oil for deep-frying

For dressing

• 6-8 pickled jalapeno
• 2 tablespoons red chilli sauce
• 1 tablespoon Schezwan chutney

Method

1. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
2. Heat 1 cup water in a non-stick pan, add walnut kernels and bring it to boil.
3. Cut both the beans into long strips.
4. Strain the water from walnut kernels.
5. Heat ¼ cup water in the same non-stick pan, add sugar and honey and mix well. Add blanched walnut kernels and bring it to boil. Strain the nuts.
6. To make dressing roughly chop pickled jalapenos. Mix red chilli sauce, schezwan chutney and jalapenos in bowl.
7. Deep fry the walnut kernels in hot oil till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
8. Mix both the beans in a large bowl, add the dressing and mix well.
9. Arrange the beans on a serving platter, sprinkle white and black sesame seeds, top with caramelized walnuts and serve immediately.

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