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Lima Beans Curry

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    June 10th, 2009 gwteam Go to comments

    Eat this hearty, filling curry with white or brown rice.

    Sumptuous & hearty lima bean curry. Great for celiacs & people on a gluten-free diet.

    Ingredients:
    1 cup lima beans, soaked overnight

    1 red onion, chopped

    1 jalapeno, finely chopped

    1/2 tsp each of mustard seeds, cumin seeds

    1 tsp each of turmeric powder, red pepper powder, cumin-coriander powder ( alter the amount of pepper powder to suit your palate)

    Salt to taste

    1 tbsp cooking oil

    1 tbsp tomato puree

    Some chopped cilantro ( also called coriander leaves in some parts of the world) for garnishing

    • Cook the soaked lima beans & some salt in a large covered pot or pressure cook. (Make sure there is plenty of water in the pot, so that the beans cook well). Drain when done, & set aside;
    • Saute onions & jalapeno in cooking oil till onions are soft & translucent;
    • Add cumin & mustard seeds, let cook for 30 seconds;
    • Add the salt & dry spice powders ( turmeric, red pepper & cumin-coriander); stir fry for 30 seconds, & add the cooked & drained beans. Stir-fry for a minute or two on high heat, then lower the flame & add 1 1/2 cups of water; cook covered on a low flame for 10 minutes;
    • Add tomato puree, let simmer for 5 minutes; serve garnished with cilantro.
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