Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Black & Butter Beans Subji


I love butter beans, they are a little sweet, big in size, and also known as white Lima beans. They are high in protein, fat-free, and very fibrous, and they help reduce cholesterol. I first saw butter beans in Ralph's salad and bean bar. They have butter beans salad with roasted bell pepper, roasted garlic, and vinegar. I still couldn't forget that taste.

This is very simple recipe. I had some tomato soup left over so I used it as tomato base for this subji. Soup makes gravy thick, tangy, and it also gives rich color to the gravy. You can use canned tomato soup as well. You just have to trust me on this one if you haven't tasted these butter beans and black beans with Indian flavor, it is simply superb.


Ingredients:-


  • 1 can Butter Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp Cracked Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1 cup Tomato Soup
  • 1 tsp Cayanne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Roasted Cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp Hing
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 6-8 Curry Leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon Juice to taste
  • Cilantro, chopped

Method:-

1. Heat oil in sauce pan, add cumin seeds, cracked fenugreek seeds.

2. When it begins to splutter, add hing, and the curry leaves. Add ginger and saute for a minute.

3. Now add tomato soup, drained and rinsed beans, cayenne pepper, cumin powder, mix well and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Add water, garam masala, and salt. Bring it to boil, cover with lid, and cook for another 5 minutes on medium heat.

5. Add lemon juice, and chopped cilantro.

6. Serve with roti, paratha, or with rice.

Enjoy...

This is my entry to Complete My Thali (CMT)-Kathol co-hosting by Lakshmi, started by Jagruti.



and MLLA-32nd Edition hosted by Sandhyastarted by Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook

27 comments:

Priya Suresh said...

Wat a catchy,healthy,yummy and nutritious sabji..

Pavithra Elangovan said...

Wonderful combo and delicious healthy subzi..

Swathi said...

This sabji looks delicious and healthy.

Umm Mymoonah said...

Very delicious subzi, your noodles is simply awesome.

Unknown said...

Healthy and nutritious....using tomato soup is a very good idea...perfect side dish!...

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aipi said...

Protein packed n delicious!!

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Soumya said...

delicious and healthy sabji

Hayley said...

colourful subji...tempting ! I add few more beans in there

Pari Vasisht said...

Madhavi I simply liked the idea of using tomato soup for gravy, makes it so easy.The curry looks protein packed.
FOODELICIOUS

Rachu said...

Jsut recelty i found the butter beans can at a grocery store.. dint know what to cook with it.! but now i have a plan. thanks

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Unknown said...

Butter beans is my fav..subji with it sounds too good and tempting

Hayley said...

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Raks said...

Looks very nice and combo sounds great too!

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

very tempting clicks again...love your presentation..
Tasty appetite

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

Looks really mouthwatery..Slurpppppppp..!
Tasty appetite

Preety said...

looks yumm

Namitha said...

Protein packed..loving the combo too :-)

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Satya said...

Wonderful.. just yummy curry..

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Rachana said...

That sabji looks so yummy, healthy and nutritious.

Sushma Mallya said...

using tomato soup is something different but the end result looks too good...

Sarah Naveen said...

nice recipe..looks so yummy!!

Panchpakwan said...

Healhty and delicious subji..

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Sabji looks awesome. Great recipe.

Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi

Malar Gandhi said...

Very healthy and fulfilling dish.

Rachu said...

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