Baby Lima Beans Curry

          Lima Beans are tasty and a healthy legume. They are good source of  cholesterol-lowering fiber and protein. Curry is perfect for lunch or dinner. This brilliant curry goes well with rice or chapathi.



   Ingredients

        3/4 Cup of Frozen Baby Lima Beans
        1 Chopped Large Onion
        1 Chopped Large Tomato       
        2 Tsp of Coriander Powder
        1/4 - 1/2 Tsp of Turmeric Powder
        1/2 Tsp of Chilly Powder
        1/2 Tsp of Cumin Powder
        1/2 Tsp of Garam Masala
        Few Cilantro or Coriander leaves
        Salt as needed

  To Grind

        2 Garlic Cloves
        3 Tbsp of Grated Coconut
        2 Green Chillies

  To Temper

       1 Tbsp of Oil
       1 Tsp of Fennel Seeds
       Few Curry Leaves
       


  Method

• In a blender, add " To Grind " ingredients, grind to a fine paste.
• Heat oil in a pan/cooker. Test the oil by adding one fennel seed; if seed crackles then your oil is ready.Add fennel seeds and curry leaves.
• Add chopped onion and salt, fry for 1-2 mins until onion turns golden brown.
• Add ground paste, saute well until raw smell vanishes.
• Add coriander powder, turmeric powder and red chilly powder, saute well for a min.
• Add chopped tomato, cook for 2-3 mins until oil separates.
• Add lima beans, garam masala and cumin powder. Mix well with masala. Add enough water and check the salt. Close it with a cooker lid and cook for 3 whistles. Switch off the stove. Finally garnish with cilantro leaves.
• Hot Lima beans curry is ready to serve.

  Tips 

• Serve with chapathi or stuffed paratha.
• You can add ginger garlic paste instead of garlic cloves.
• You can also add peas or carrot to this recipe.
• You can add lemon juice at the end for more tangibleness.

  Health Benefits of Lima Beans

• Good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber
• Rich in iron, which provides cell growth in your body.
• Rich in Protein and carbohydrates.