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Curried Bean Stew with Coconut and Coriander Drizzle

This warming Curried Bean Stew is filled with creamy coconut milk, tender butter beans, and fragrant spices, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus a drizzle
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp black or brown mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp medium curry powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 15 g ginger, grated
Main Ingredients
  • 700 ml coconut milk
  • 2 cans 400g butter beans, drained
  • 200 g curly kale, leaves torn
  • 20 g coriander, roughly chopped
  • 1 optional green chili, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium lime, zested and juiced

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large, deep saucepan over medium heat, pour in the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the onion softens.
  2. Sprinkle in the mustard seeds, coriander seeds, curry powder, garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes until aromatic and the seeds begin to pop.
  3. Pour in 600ml of coconut milk and bring it to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and stir in the butter beans. Allow to bubble for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C/gas mark 4. Drizzle half of the curly kale leaves with oil and season with salt. Spread them on a baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes until crisp.
  5. In a food processor, combine the remaining coconut milk, coriander, green chili, half of the lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and set it aside.
  6. Stir the rest of the kale into the stew and cover. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the kale is tender. Stir in the remaining lime juice.
  7. Divide the stew into bowls, top with your crispy kale, drizzle with the coriander sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of lime zest.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly on the stove or microwave.