Spicy Apricot Beans on Rice 

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Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Extra Time: 1 hr 30 mins (for soaking beans and pre-cooking rice)

A high fiber meal that tastes terrific.

Ingredients:

9 1/2 oz dried lima, butter or haricot beans

2 medium onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger

2 Tbsp canola oil

1 tsp ground turmeric

1/2 tsp ground chilis or chili powder

3 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped

2 Tbsp finely chopped mint

1 tsp garam masala

3 1/2 oz dried apricots, chopped

2 Tbsp lemon juice

2 cup hot, cooked short grain rice

Directions:

Place beans in a saucepan, cover with hot water, bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and leave in liquid for 1 hour. Return to heat and cook gently until tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of cooking liquid.

Saute onions, garlic and ginger in the oil until soft. Add turmeric, chilis, tomatoes and mint; add beans, stir over gentle heat for 5 minutes. Add the reserved liquid and cook gently until tomatoes are soft. Stir in garam masala, apricots and lemon juice, simmer for 7 minutes.

Serve on cooked rice.

Author:

Sunrice Australia