1 kilo fresh beans (the thickness of a woman's finger)
1/2 coffee spoon sugar and a little salt
2 and 1/2 coffee cups olive oil
2 tea cups boiling water
3 medium onions
dill
the juice of half a lemon
Remove the strings from the beans by cutting around them with a knife. Wash the beans. Chop the onions. Place the onions and beans in a saucepan. Then pour in the oil, lemon juice, salt and sugar. Cover.
Cook on a low heat for 20-25 minutes. When the beans begin to turn yellow, add the boiling water and cook about 1 and 1/2 hours longer. Let cool. Place on a serving dish and garnish with chopped dill.