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Creamy Butter Bean Curry

Creamy Butter Bean Curry: A Cozy, Nutritious Delight

This Creamy Butter Bean Curry is a quick, high-protein, and customizable dish that transforms your culinary blues into blissful warmth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Curry Base
  • 1 can Butter Beans Rinsed
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Pressed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 medium Fresh Tomatoes Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
Creamy Texture
  • ½ cup Cashews Soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Broth
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock

Equipment

  • Large non-stick pan
  • blender
  • Heat-proof bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak cashews in hot water for about 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  3. Sauté finely chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add freshly pressed ginger and minced garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon; sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add chopped fresh tomatoes and tomato paste; sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Pour in vegetable stock and simmer for 12 minutes.
  8. Blend soaked cashews with a small amount of curry sauce until smooth.
  9. Fold in rinsed butter beans and blended cashew cream; simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Watch the thickness of the curry and add vegetable stock or coconut milk as needed. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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