Butter Bean Curry with Peas and Spinach
by Bold Bean Co
A solid curry recipe should be a staple in every household - and we think we’ve found just that. Brimming with Queen Butter Beans as the main event, simmered down in a spiced, fragrant, tomatoey sauce with peas + spinach, made a little creamy with greek yogurt for that healthier but just as indulgent hit. Easily swap the dairy yogurt out for a plant-based alternative to make this entirely vegan.
Method
Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 7-8 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and ginger and cook for a further 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2
Add the tomato puree and spices with a small splash of water and stir to create a paste. Fry for a couple of minutes, until the puree turns a deep red colour and everything smells fragrant. Pour in the tomatoes and peas with a pinch of salt, stir to combine and cook for 8-10 minutes to let the flavours infuse into the sauce - you want the peas to turn from a vibrant green to a more muted green.
Step 3
Pour in the** butter beans with their liquid**, stir to combine, and continue to cook on a gentle simmer for about 3-4 minutes to warm the beans through, stirring occasionally. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
Step 4
Add 1-2 tablespoons of yoghurt - depending on how creamy you want it - and a little mango chutney for sweetness. Stir to combine. Check for seasoning, adjusting to taste.
Step 5
Serve into bowls alongside some cooked rice, naans or flat breads. Finish with some fresh coriander, a sprinkle of nigella seeds or toasted almonds too, if you like.
- Ingredients
- Based on 2 servings
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1 jar Queen Butter Beans, with their bean stock 1x Bold Bean Co Queen Butter Beans 570g -
2tbsp Neutral Oil, such as rapeseed or vegetable oil 1x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L -
1 Onion, roughly chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
4 Garlic Cloves, finely grated or minced 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
1 small thumb Fresh Ginger, finely grated or minced 1x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g -
1tbsp Tomato Puree 1x Sainsbury's Italian Tomato Puree Double Concentrated, Inspired to Cook 312g -
2tsp Ground Cumin 1x Sainsbury's Ground Cumin 43g -
2tsp Garam Masala 1x Sainsbury's Garam Masala 38g -
2tsp Ground Coriander 1x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g -
1tsp Ground Turmeric 1x Sainsbury's Turmeric 48g -
0.5tsp Chilli Powder, or chilli flakes 1x Sainsbury's Mild Chilli Powder 44g -
400g Chopped Tomatoes 1x Sainsbury's Chopped Tomatoes Can 400g -
75g Frozen Peas 1x Stamford Street Co. Peas 850g -
60g Spinach 1x Sainsbury's Baby Leaf Spinach 120g -
2tbsp Vegan Style Yoghurt 1x Alpro Greek Style Plain Dairy Free Yoghurt Alternative 400g -
1tsp Mango Chutney 1x Sainsbury's Sweet Mango Chutney 240g -
2 Naan, or rice, to serve 1x Sainsbury's Roti, Taste the Difference x2 90g -
10g Fresh Coriander, roughly chopped, for garnish 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g -
1 tsp Nigella Seeds, for garnish 1x Sainsbury's Nigella Seeds 48g -
2 tbsp Toasted Almonds, for garnish 1x Sainsbury's Flaked Almonds, SO Organic 100g