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How To Make Beans Curry

Beans are an excellent source of protein and fibre! In this guide, Paul Mulvenna-Pegrum, head chef at the George Inn in Old Oxted, shows you how to make a delicious bean curry. Enlarge

How To Make Beans Curry

Beans are an excellent source of protein and fibre! In this guide, Paul Mulvenna-Pegrum, head chef at the George Inn in Old Oxted, shows you how to make a delicious bean curry.

Prep:
40m
Total:
40m
Serves:
4

You Will Need

  • 2 cans red kidney beans
  • 2 vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 small piece fresh ginger
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tin chopped tomatoes
  • 2 fresh green chillies
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp fresh coriander, chopped

Method

Into a hot pan add some good quality vegetable oil (or ghee) along with the cumin seeds, onion, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, coriander, garlic and chopped green chilli. Mix well, allowing them to fry for a moment.

Add the tomatoes and the beans and stir well, bringing to the boil then reducing the heat and allowing to simmer for 20-25 minutes to cook and thicken. Serve with a garnish of fresh coriander, as a main dish or as an accompaniment to another curry dish.