BUTTER BEANS/LIMA BEANS CURRY

Ingredients:

• Butter beans (boiled) - 1 tin 
• Chopped tomatoes - 3-4 (big size)
• Chopped onions - 2
• Crushed garlic - 1 tbsp
• Red chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1 pinch
• Garam masala - 1/4 tsp (optional)
• Sugar - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - to taste

Ingredients for Seasoning (Talimpu):

• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds (Jeera, Jeelakarra) - 1/2 tbsp
• Curry leaves - 1 string
• Asafoetida (hing) - 1/4 tsp

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, and let it splutter then add cumin seeds and asafoetida (hing).
• Add crushed Garlic, chopped onions & saute them well.
• Now add the chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmaric powder, coriander powder, salt & sugar. Mix it well.
• Cover and cook for about 3-4 min.
• Add Buttter Beans/Lima beans and add 1/2 cup of water or according to the consistency of gravy you want.
• Cover and cook for a further 10 min on a medium heat. Check the salt.
• Butter beans curry should be served with Plain rice or any type of roti or paratha.