Flavorful and Easy Butter Beans & Potato Curry

When you find yourself lacking inspiration for what to cook on fasting days, fear not! A can of butter beans can be a true lifesaver. Allow me to share my quick and simple recipe for a delightful butter beans curry that will satisfy your cravings.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon jeera seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 elachi pod
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 2 sliced chillies
• 1 sprig of curry leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dhania jeera powder
• 1/4 teaspoon breyani spice
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons Kashmiri special mix masala
• 1 grated tomato
• 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
• Salt, to taste
• 2 potatoes
• 1 can of butter beans, washed and drained
• 1/2 cup water
• Coriander for garnish

1. Start by braising onions, whole spices, garlic, chillies, and curry leaves.
2. Add the ground spices and mix well to release their flavors.
3. Incorporate the grated tomato and season with salt to your taste.
4. Add the potatoes and water, allowing the potatoes to cook until nearly tender.
5. Once the potatoes are almost cooked, introduce the can of butter beans.
6. Let the gravy thicken to perfection.
7. Garnish the curry with fresh coriander.

Serve this delightful butter beans and potato curry with roti or rice, and enjoy the flavoursome combination of tender beans, flavourful spices, and perfectly cooked potatoes.