Vegetarian: Vegetarian Dishes: Spicy Beans on Rice

A high fiber meal that tastes terrific.

Author: Sunrice Australia
Date: November 24, 2010

Serves: 4 person(s)

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

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 chilies 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, chilies, 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.