Creamy Butter Bean Curry with Coconut Milk

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  • Prep Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings with rice, 2 large servings without rice

  • Calories

    529 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Creamy Butter Bean Curry with Coconut Milk

You're in for a treat with this creamy Butter Bean Curry recipe, simmered gently in the richness of velvety coconut milk.This go-to meal for no-meat days is hearty and fulfilling, ready in just over 30 minutes, making it an ideal midweek option.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tins 400g (14 oz) tins butter beans, drained
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying like coconut, vegetable, rape seed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped around 120g (4 oz)
  • 4 teaspoons garlic paste or fresh, chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ginger paste or fresh, grated ginger
  • tablespoons mild curry powder or hot if you prefer
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tin 400g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes
  • ½-1 teaspoon salt or to taste (we prefer 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or white sugar
  • 1 tin 400g (14 oz) full-cream coconut milk
  • handful chopped coriander (cilantro)
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Instructions

  1. Drain the butter beans in a colander or sieve and set them aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan (skillet) and sauté the chopped onions over medium heat until soft, translucent and slightly browned, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and ginger pastes (or fresh versions) and sauté with the onions for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the curry powder, garam masala, ground coriander, ground cumin and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute, continuously moving it around with the onions.
  5. Tip in the chopped tomatoes and add the salt and sugar. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Next, pour in the can of coconut milk. Stir it into the curry sauce until it's fully dissolved and smooth. Approximately 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add the drained butter beans to the curry sauce. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until it thickens to your liking. Stir the curry every few minutes to prevent sticking or burning.Note: In our 30cm (12") frying pan, it takes 15 minutes over low heat for the curry to thicken to our liking. If your cooking vessel is deeper, it may take a bit longer.
  8. Lastly, sprinkle in the handful of chopped coriander and stir it through the curry. Season with more salt and black pepper if you wish.
  9. Spoon it into bowls and serve immediately with naans or rice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 529kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 450mg (19%) Potassium 1643mg (47%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 242IU (5%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 11mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings with rice, 2 large servings without rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 529 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 529kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 450mg 19%
Potassium 1643mg 35%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 242IU 5%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 11mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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