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Butter Bean Curry

Creamy Butter Bean Curry: Quick Vegan Comfort for All

This Creamy Butter Bean Curry is a quick vegan dish, packed with flavor and warmth, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Curry Base
  • 2 cups Butter Beans canned or pre-soaked
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 medium Fresh Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Cashews soaked
For the Flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock or water

Equipment

  • Large non-stick pan
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a large non-stick pan, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until translucent and tender.
  3. Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic into the pan. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  4. Add the garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon to the pan. Stir for about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Mix in the fresh chopped tomatoes and a tablespoon of tomato paste. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  6. Pour in approximately 2 cups of vegetable stock and stir. Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes.
  7. Drain the soaked cashews and blend them with a ladle of curry sauce until smooth and creamy.
  8. Fold in the rinsed butter beans into the curry sauce. Stir on low heat for about 5 minutes until heated through.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with chopped coriander and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, soak cashews well and adjust spices to your preference.

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