Butter beans/Lima beans curry

Butter beans is also known as Lima beans. I love butter beans prepared in any form. I love to prepare sambar, kuzhambu, curry, korma using this vegetable. This curry can be had as a side dish for rice and is also ideal for evening snack.

Ingredients needed

Butter Beans -1 cup
Onion -1
Tomato -1 (big) remove the seeds
Green chillies -1
Ginger -small bit (finely chopped)

Turmeric powder
Jeera Powder -1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder -2 tsp
Chillie powder -1/2 tsp
Salt as required
Oil -1 tbsp

For the seasoning

Cumin seeds -1/4 tsp

Method

Heat a tbsp of oil in a pressure pan and add cumins seeds. When it sizzles, add onion and sauté till it becomes transparent.

Then add ginger, green chillies and tomato. Sauté for a few minutes.

Add turmeric powder, jeera powder, coriander powder, chillie powder, butter beans, needed salt and half cup of water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles.

If the curry is watery, cook for some more time.

Garnish with coriander leaves. Hot butter beans with a cup of tea is so comforting.