Kapha/Vata Balancing, Pitta in Moderation
Kidney Bean Curry
Kidney bean curry is a rich and flavorful soup-like dish that pairs incredibly well with Chapati or Rice. Kidney beans are rich in protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.
Ingredients for 4 – 5 Servings
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2 cups
of Kidney Beans
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1 /2 tsp
Turmeric Powder
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1 tsp
Salt
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5
Shallots
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2
Garlic Cloves
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1 tsp
Grated Ginger
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2
Tomatoes
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5 cups
of Water
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1 stalk
Curry Leaves
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2 tbsp
Coconut or Sunflower Oil
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1/4 tsp
Chili Powder
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100 ml
Coconut Milk
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1/4 tsp
Garam Masala
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1 tbsp
Curry Powder
Total Time
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Cooking Time45 min
Goes Great with
Preparation
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Soak the kidney beans over night
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Drain the water and add the kidney beans into a pressure cooker with 5 cups of fresh water and cook for 20-25 minutes. If you’re using a pot, add 7 cups of water, and cook until the kidney beans have softened
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Chop the shallots, garlic and tomatoes and set them aside
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Heat a pan with oil
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Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves and cook until the mustard seeds begin to pop
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Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes
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Add the garlic, ginger, tomatoes, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes whilst regularly stirring and mashing the tomatoes
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Then add the garam masala, chili powder, kidney beans, and 2 cups of kidney bean water. Mix well while occasionally mashing a few of the kidney beans
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Bring to boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes