Beans in the Pod in Coriander Sauce

1 lb fresh, unshelled beans

Sauce:
1/4 t ground pepper
1/2 t celery seed (or lovage)
1/4 t cumin
1 t coriander
1 c chicken or veal stock
1/2 c white wine
1 T olive oil or butter

Steam beans for 10 minutes. Drain.

In a mortar, grind together pepper, celery seed ( or lovage), cumin and coriander. Blend with stock and white wine. Pour this sauce over the beans, and add olive oil or butter. Simmer together gently, stirring, until the beans are fully cooked and the flavors mingle.

This dish makes an excellent accompaniment to most roasted meats and fowls.