
Creamy Butter Bean Curry with Coconut Milk
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5.0
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings with rice, 2 large servings without rice
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Calories
529 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian

Creamy Butter Bean Curry with Coconut Milk
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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
- 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
- 1½ 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
- Drain the butter beans in a colander or sieve and set them aside.
- 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.
- Add the garlic and ginger pastes (or fresh versions) and sauté with the onions for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the curry powder, garam masala, ground coriander, ground cumin and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute, continuously moving it around with the onions.
- Tip in the chopped tomatoes and add the salt and sugar. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lastly, sprinkle in the handful of chopped coriander and stir it through the curry. Season with more salt and black pepper if you wish.
- 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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Overall Rating
5.0
84 reviews
Excellent
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