Lima Beans Curry

Studies says that lima beans are good for reducing cholestrol in the body.Also it is rich in protien and fibre. These are also known as butter beans and are sweeter types. You can use fresh , frozen or dry lima beans for this recipe. Dry lima beans should be soaked atleast 8 hrs prior to cooking. To know more Click here.

Ingredients

Lima beans – 1 cup(frozen)
Potato -1
Onion – 1
Green chillies - 2
Turmeric pdr – ½ tsp
Jeera -1 tsp
Masala pdr – 1 tsp(parampara brand)
Coconut milk – ½ cup
Salt to taste
Coconut oil – 2 tsp

Method

1. Peel the potatoes. Cut into cubes and cook it in boiling water till it starts to turn soft. Drain it.
2. In a pan add 2tsp oil. Add jeera and masal pdr.
3. Then add the cut onions and green chillies. Fry it.
   
4. Add turmeric pdr and half cooked potatoes. Fry till the potatoes are cooked.
   
5. Add the lima beans. Add salt to taste.
   
6. When the beans become soft add coconut milk add cook it for 7-8 mnts in low flame till it all comes together.

This dish will not be too gravy. If you need gravy add more coconut milk and little water .Cook it for 10mnts.