Bihari Green Beans Masala

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or light olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red chile pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• plain cooked rice or roti flatbread, for serving (optional)