White bean mint flavoured curry
About:
A hearty,healthy rustic curry. This particular curry is a blend of aromatic spices, ginger, garlic and mint. Excellent one to start with because of its creamy consistency and mild taste, even kids will love it.
Health benefits:
White kidney beans — so named due to their convex shape that resembles the kidney — are among the best foods for helping you lose weight due to their high fiber content, which leaves you feeling full for longer and keeps food cravings at bay. Adding them to your diet offers a variety of health benefits such as promoting digestive health and preventing heart disease
Yields-4-5 servings
Preparation time-10 minutes
Soaking time-6-8 hours
Cooking time-30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
- White bean/navy beans/cannellini beans-1cup
- Oil-2tsp
- Cumin seeds-1tsp
- Kasuri methi/dried fenugreek leaves-1tsp
- Coriander powder-1tsp
- Turmeric-1/2tsp
- Chilli powder-1tsp
- Salt-to taste
For grinding:
- Fresh mint leaves- 1/4cup
- Chopped onion-1medium
- Chopped tomatoes-2 medium
- Garlic- 3-4cloves
- Ginger-1/2 inch
- Green chillies-2-3
- Clove-3
- Cinnamon-1inch stick
- Star anise-2 petals
- Fennel seeds-1 tsp
Procedure:
- Rinse and soak beans overnight or atleast 6 hours.
- After soaking time drain, rinse again and set aside.
- Combine all the ingredients mentioned under the “grinding table” in a food processor or blender – blend it to smooth puree and set aside.
- In a pressure cooker heat oil on medium.
- Add cumin seeds, kasuri methi. dried fenugreek leaves and sauté for few seconds.
- Add ground puree and saute for 4-5 minutes.
- Add in all dry spices-(turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder) and mix for few seconds.
- Add soaked and rinsed beans, salt and 21/2-3 cups of water cover the lid and cook for 4-5 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Serve hot by garnishing with fresh cilantro/coriander or seasoning of choice.
Serve this curry with Indian breads.
Naan without yeast (Oats and wheat flour)
Note:
- If the curry is too thick add little water and bring it to boil again
Posted on April 21, 2015, in Indian, Side dish. Bookmark the permalink. 31 Comments.
The last one there, that’s the one similar to the Chinese green onion pancake 🙂
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I agree with you Andy…..layered pancake. .. 🙂 🙂
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Exactly 😄:)
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Would love to try this!
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Thatz nice Karinna. … glad you liked it… await to hear from you. … 🙂 🙂
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The parathas are so inviting…i sometimes have them without any curry.
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Thank you Alok for stopping by and appreciating me with your feedback….
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Looks delicious Chitra!
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Thanks a bunch..So glad to hear from you..Have a good weekend
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Enjoy a lovely weekend too Chitra.
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Looks delicious!
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Thanks Saloni
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Looks delicious.
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Thank you… ☺👍👍
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Yummy gravy perfect for all rice and roti
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Thank you V….glad you liked it…. 🙂 🙂
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Loved your addition of mints Chitra!! I am sure it would taste great..
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Thank you Malar. .. mint added lovely flavour to the dish…. glad you liked it …. 🙂 🙂
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I love white beans, this curry sounds really delicious Chitra. I used to make a Persian vegetable, bean and noodle soup ash e reshteh and it is garnished with mint and garlic this reminds of that dish. Scouping it up with the naan or paratha is just wonderful.
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Suzanne – I am so happy to hear about new dishes thru yourself…Many thanks for your inputs
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Thank you
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You’re always welcome.
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I’m always looking for good veggie curries and this one looks so good – reminds me I need to track down dried fenugreek leaves…..
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Laura – Hopefully you will find them in a nearest Indian stores…Happy to know you liked the recipe
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Thanks Chitra and yes I have a local Indian store – much cheaper too than buying from the supermarket
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So nice to hear that…So I love to hear if you like any dish in particular and would love to give it a try and share the recipe
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Yum ❤
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Thank you Charu… 🙂
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Wow…u r rocking dear
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Thank you dear…. appreciate your visit and feedback….
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