Description
Smooth, creamy curried butter beans transport palates through rich Indian spice landscapes. Comforting legumes simmered with aromatic masala create a hearty meal you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) tinned butter beans (including the liquid from the tin)
- 250 milliliters (8.45 fluid ounces) coconut milk (use the thick, creamy kind from a tin)
- 70 grams (2.5 ounces) spinach, chopped
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Toppings:
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare a large pan and heat coconut oil over medium flame, introducing finely chopped shallots and sautéing until they transform into a translucent, softened state.
- Incorporate minced garlic and ginger into the aromatic mixture, stirring continuously until a fragrant essence emerges and the ingredients become golden and glossy.
- Pour tomato puree into the pan, adding a small amount of water to create a loose, vibrant sauce, then sprinkle in curry powder and thoroughly integrate the spices with the existing aromatics.
- Introduce butter beans and their accompanying liquid directly into the pan, gently folding them through the spiced foundation to ensure complete coating and flavor absorption.
- Stream coconut milk into the mixture, creating a luscious, creamy consistency, and season with salt to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Allow the curry to simmer gently, permitting the beans to warm thoroughly and the sauce to slightly condense and intensify in flavor.
- Fold fresh spinach into the bubbling mixture, watching it wilt and meld seamlessly with the creamy curry.
- Finish the dish by squeezing fresh lime juice and sprinkling chili flakes, balancing the rich, warm flavors with bright, zesty notes.
- Transfer the curried butter beans to serving dishes, accompanying with steamed rice or toasted sourdough for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Quick weeknight meal that transforms humble butter beans into a flavor-packed, creamy curry in just 20 minutes.
- Coconut milk creates a luxurious, silky sauce that perfectly coats the tender butter beans.
- Fresh spinach adds a vibrant green color and nutritional boost, wilting beautifully into the warm curry.
- Lime juice provides a bright, zesty finish that cuts through the richness of the coconut milk.
- Versatile dish that works as a hearty vegetarian main or a delicious side dish with various protein options.
- Can be made ahead and reheated, with flavors developing and intensifying over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg