Lima Beans Curry and Ugadi Wishes to All

Lima beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most other legumes. At first I was skeptical about their taste but, S convinced me to try and make whatever you feel like with it. I just fell in love with the taste and plan to incorporate it in our meals from now on :D. It was good with both rotis and rice :).

I made this curry using a pressure cooker (which is optional) with 2 whistles but, you can cook in a pan too. I personally feel when prepared in a pressure cooker it is so delicious. So, here goes the recipe.

Also, I wish everyone a Very Happy Ugadi.
  Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

 

Serves 2-3
Cooking and Preparation Time 20-25 mins

Ingredients :

Lima Beans 2.5 cups (frozen, can use canned or fresh too)
Onion - 1 medium-large finely chopped
Tomato - 1 big chopped
Coriander - 1/4 cup chopped
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tbsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tbsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tbsp
Green chillies - 1
Ginger garlic paste - 1/4 tbsp
Garam masala - 1/4 tbsp (mine is home made by my mother and is very hot :D, so you can adjust your ones accordingly)
Coriander powder - 1/4 tbsp
Few curry leaves (optional)
Water 1 cup
Oil 2-3 tbsp

Method :

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker(or pan) add cumin, chopped onions,green chilli, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste and saute till onions gets fried.
2. Add chopped coriander, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and saute.
3. Add chopped tomatoes,salt and saute.
4. When tomatoes are mushy add the lima beans and mix well.
5. Now add 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles.
6. If you prefer thick gravy reduce the water content or cook for few more mins uncovered.
7. Serve hot with rice or rotis.

Okay then, see you all with some Ugadi dishes .....:D