Q: If you are cleaning beans fresh from the garden, the best way to remove dirt is to soak the beans. Fill a bowl or basin with cold water. There should be enough to cover the beans. Place the beans in the bowl, and let them soak for one to two minutes. Use your fingers to rub away dirt. You can also move around the beans with your fingers. Before you drain them, let any dirt or soil settle to the bottom of the bowl. After a minute or two of washing, pour the beans into a colander. The water will drain from the bottom. If you do not have a colander, fold some paper towels, and set the beans on top. They will drain into the towel. If you are not eating the beans right away, pat them dry with a paper towel. Make sure they are completely dry before storage, as damp vegetables may spoil faster in the fridge. There may still be dirt on your green beans. Fill the bowl with clean water, and rinse them again. Do this until all of the dirt has been removed from the beans.
A: Fill a bowl with cold water. Rinse the beans. Drain the water. Repeat if necessary.

Q: This batter is gets its airiness primarily from natural fermentation.  The traditional leavening agent is plain yogurt, called "dahi" or "curd" in Indian recipes.  You may substitute plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk for this ingredient, as long as it has live active cultures.  1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons gram, corn, or rice flour (This adds a bit of flavor and texture; you can just use more all-purpose flour if that's all you have on hand.) 3/4 cup plain yogurt, or 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons melted ghee, or clarified butter (you may substitute vegetable or olive oil)  1/4 tsp saffron for color (you may substitute a pinch of turmeric or a few drops of yellow food coloring) Water, as needed Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium, non-reactive (preferably glass or ceramic) bowl.  Then add the yogurt or buttermilk and melted ghee, and stir well to form a thick batter.  Finally, add the saffron or food coloring to achieve a golden yellow color. Your batter should resemble a thick pancake batter.  Depending on the humidity and the moisture content of the yogurt or buttermilk you are using, you may need to add water to obtain this consistency.  If the batter is too thick, add water a bit at a time and stir well between additions. If the batter is too thin, stir in additional flour one tablespoon at a time. Cover the bowl and leave the batter to ferment in a warm place for 12 hours or overnight.  (In warm climates, just a few hours will suffice).  The batter will rise and become noticeably fluffier than it was the night before.  It is now ready to use.
A: Gather your ingredients. Mix up the batter. Adjust the thickness of the batter. Leave the batter to ferment.

Q: The first thing to do when writing instructions is to know your audience. Who are you writing for? Are these people experts or novices? Knowing your audience helps you choose your words, your level of detail, and the way you structure the instructions.  For example, if you were explaining how to bake a cake to a professional chef, you wouldn't have to explain how to fold in the ingredients, why it's important to bring the eggs to room temperature, or the difference between all-purpose and self-rising flour. If you were explaining this to someone who doesn't know how to cook, these definitions and explanations may make the difference between a good cake and a bad cake. Err on the side of caution and don't treat the audience as an expert. This ensures your instructions are always clear and able to be followed. Before you begin, you want to make sure you state clearly what is required to successfully complete the instructions. This might be a list of ingredients or a group of tools. One great way to get clear instructions is to go through the process yourself. This way, you can write down specific steps. If you try to do something from memory, you may not remember everything. Then have someone else perform the task. Ask them for feedback about any confusing or unclear steps.  Be careful not to leave something out. If you skip important steps, you make it impossible for the reader to complete the task. Also make sure you don't write the steps out of order. For example, if you say, "Mix the ingredients with a mixer. Place in the oven at 350 degrees," the reader may think you place the mixing bowl in the oven.
A: Know your audience. Identify any tools needed. Perform the task.

Q: Brew a fresh cup of coffee using a drip machine, French press, or another method. Then, pour 200–250 ml (6.8–8.5  fl oz) of coffee into a mug, filling it three-quarters of the way. This will leave enough room for the rest of the ingredients.  You can also buy freshly brewed hot or iced coffee from a coffee shop. If you want to have an iced Amarula with coffee, let the coffee cool down before adding 3-4 ice cubes to the drink. If you are using a smaller mug, use less coffee. Carefully pour the Amarula Cream into a shot glass or jigger. Then, pour the shot into your coffee mug. Mix the drink with a spoon to incorporate both liquids.  If you want a stronger taste of Amarula in your drink, add 2 shots. If you want a more balanced coffee drink, only add 1. Adding too much Amarula to the coffee could overpower the taste of the drink. Press the button on the top of the whipped cream can to spray the whipped cream on top of the coffee. The whipped cream compliments the creaminess in the Amarula and will add sweetness.  Add as much or as little whipped cream as you want. Fat-free whipped cream won't taste as rich as traditional whipped cream. Add 2 g (0.071 oz) of brown sugar and 4-8 marshmallows on top of the drink to add sweetness to the beverage. The sweet notes of the sugar balance out the bitterness of the coffee and the creaminess of the Amarula. If you don't like overly sweet coffee drinks, leave out the marshmallows. The chocolate powder adds richness to the drink. Wait for the beverage to cool off before you drink it so that you don't burn your tongue if the coffee is still hot.
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Pour coffee into a large mug. Add 1-2 shots of Amarula Cream Liqueur into the coffee and stir it. Spray whipped cream on top of the drink. Sprinkle brown sugar and a few marshmallows on the whipped cream. Finish the drink with hot chocolate powder and serve it.