Spinach beans curry/Stew
Posted by Chitra Jagadish
About:
This curry/stew is inspired by mom and tried with few variations. It is basically several spices ground with coconut and then simmered with beans (Avarekalu) but here I used different bean to get similar taste.
Health Benefits:
Lima beans, also known as butter beans, are legumes that are a great source of cholesterol-lowering fiber and protein. They have a wonderful buttery, starchy texture and are quite filling.
- Yields-4-5 servings
- Preparation time-30 minutes
- Soaking time-6-8 hours
- Cooking time-20 minutes
Ingredients:
- Dry bean-1 cup
- Small eggplant-3 (cubed)
- Chopped spinach- 1 cup
- Chopped onion-1 small
- Salt- to taste
- Oil-2 tsp
- Mustard seeds-1 tsp
- Curry leaves-2 sprigs
- For masala/ grinding:
- Oil-2 tsp
- Roughly chopped onion-1medium
- Grated fresh coconut-1/4cup (alternatively desiccated coconut can be used)
- Ginger-1 inch
- Chopped Green chillies-4-5 (adjust as per the spice preferred)
- Cumin seeds- 2 tsp
- Coriander seeds-1 tbsp
- Turmeric-1tsp
- Cinnamon-1inch stick
- Cloves-3-4
- Fresh cilantro/coriander- a handful +for garnishing
Procedure:
Preparation step:
- Wash and soak the beans for 6-8 hours/over night. After soaking time drain and set aside.
- Now in a pressure cooker add 2 cups of water, soaked and drained beans and cook for 4-5 whistels.
- Wait until the steam escapes before opening the lid.
- Meanwhile prepare the masala for the sambar/stew.
For masala:
- Heat oil in a pan add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon, clove and saute for few seconds or until fragrant.
- Then diced onion, green chilles, ginger and fry for 2-3 minutes/until onion is translucent. Take off the flame and allow it to cool a bit.
- Once the mixture cools down transfer to the mixer/food processed along with turmeric, coconut, coriander and grind to a smooth paste by adding little water.
For the stew/sambar:
- Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan- add mustard seeds, as it splutters add curry leaves, add onion, cubed eggplant and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Now add chopped spinach and ground masala and continue to cook 4-5 minutes.
- Add cooked bean with water,salt, stir well and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until reaches desired consistency. (if the consistency is too thick add extra water or if it is thin cook for some more time to attain the desired consistency).
- Once cooked- turn off the flame. Garnish with some fresh cilantro/coriander.
Serve hot with
Note:
- Spices can be personalised as per the taste.
- Consistency can be made either thick/thin by adding extra water and simmering longer makes the stew thicker.
About Chitra Jagadish
My passion for Cooking & love to explore healthy recipes. This blog is a result from it and am here to share 'Recipes for Healthy living'...Its all about 'FOOD and HEALTH'Posted on September 27, 2015, in Indian and tagged aubergine bean sambar, bean stew, hidakidha bele saaru, Indian style stew, karnataka style sambar, mudde sambhar, spinach Lima beans stew/sambar, stew/soup/sambar phpto styling, white bean stew. Bookmark the permalink. 45 Comments.
I will try this one, it looks very delicious: -)
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Thank you Irene. … glad you liked it… please let me know when you get to try… 🙂
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I will.
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This stew looks really good, Chitra–mom’s recipes are always the best! 🙂
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Thanks a ton Nancy for such a wonderful feedback…
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Oooh this looks lovely. “Down south” where I grew up we had the small green lima beans and a much larger flatter version, yellow-white version we called butter beans. Two very different flavors, but I loved both. This dish is very appealing– a new way to make them for me. Huge hugs!
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Thanks a ton Teagan.. Glad this recipe bought back sweet memories for you…This stew cameout nice and give it a try when feasible
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Very nice to share your mom’s recipe! lovely
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True, mom’s are always a great cook and they are our inspiration isn’t it..?
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oh yes for sure!
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Thanx a lot…. good day..
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Thank you Sir
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This is such a yummy combo! Love this one dear. super delicious
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Thank you Kushi… 🙂
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The weather is so perfect for this stew. Love the color and delicious.
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Thanks a lot Sri
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Very healthy stew with curry!
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Indeed… Thank you Chris…
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Very healthy recipe! 🙂
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Thank you Ch…
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Beautiful presentation, as always
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Thanks Derrick for your wonderful compliments
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Looks delicious!!
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Thank you… glad you liked it…
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Loaded with lot of good healthy stuff.love the stew color.. Perfect for the weather C:-)
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Agree with you V… Thank you dear… 🙂
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This looks amazing…could make with tinned butter beans to avoid soaking
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Thank you for stopping by… glad you liked it.. off course you can use tinned beans and that saves the time as well….
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healthy and flavorful stew!
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Thank you Freda…
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Delicious
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Thanks dear Linda
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This is such a beautiful stew, Chitra! It must taste so flavorful with all of those spices. It is nice to have family recipes. They are so comforting.
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Completely agree with you Shari, family recipes are always nice and glad you liked it.. thanx a lot 🙂
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Looks fantastic Chits ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you Charu….
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I love lima beans and this curry with spinach sounds delicious, Chitra.
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Thank you Sandhya. …glad you liked it ….
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Fantastic ☺☺☺☺
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Thanks Lina
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This looks amazing Chitra! Your photo makes me want to dive right in!
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Thank you Julie… please come around, I shall make a fresh batch for you… 🙂
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Wonderful picture and lovely colors! I’m sure it was delicious!
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Thanx a lot for stopping by and encouraging me with such wonderful feedback. … feel blessed…
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