Sugar Bean Curry

Hello everyone!

Making a curry can definitely turn a potentially boring or bland meal into something exciting. Beans have always been one of those things I found quite uninteresting until I started making them like this. I love sugar beans now and I always have them with chapati which is a perfect accompaniment for the spicy beans.



1 cup uncooked beans (soaked overnight)
1/2 average size onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1 cup grated tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp curry powder
chilli powder (optional)
1/2 tsp powdered coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp corn starch (if necessary)

Method

1. Boil the beans in salted water for about 30 mins or until they are cooked and soft then drain and set them aside.
2. In a deep saucepan, saute the onions for a few minutes then add the garlic and ginger with all the spices. 
3. Fry all of this together for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
4. Pour the grated tomato and tomato paste into the pan and continue to cook until the tomatoes have reduced.
5. Add the dark soy sauce and mix it in well. Pour in a little water and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes. It should be quite thick but if not, mix the corn starch with a little water and add to the sauce.
6. Add the cooked beans and combine everything well. Leave to simmer on low heat for approximately 10 minutes and then serve.