Butter beans masala is an easy to make, tasty side dish, serves as a perfect accompaniment with rice and curry. This can be served with rotis or chappathis too.
Rich in protein, B vitamins, iron and fiber, butter beans are a great source of nutrition. Half cup of butter beans has around 17g of carbohydrates and 4g of fiber.They contain just 77 calories per 100g, which means you can consume them on a regular basis without feeling guilty.
Ingredients:
Butter beans – 250 gm
Potato – 1 (large) or 2 (medium)
Onion – 1 no. (Medium size)
Tomato – 1 no ( medium size)
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala powder – 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves/Cilantro
Curry leaves
Lemon juice- few drops.
Method:
Separate the butter beans from the pods, wash and clean.
In pressure pan, place the butter beans and add water until they get immersed. Add little salt and few pinches of turmeric powder. Close the lid and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles.
Drain excess water and set butter beans aside.
Similarly boil the potato, peel and cut into cubes. Set aside
Heat oil in a kadai. Add curry leaves and saute.
Add chopped onion and fry till golden brown. Add a pinch of salt while sauteing.
Then add the chopped tomatoes and fry till the juices ooze out.
Add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw flavour disappears.
Now add chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, garam masala powder and mix well until combined.
Pour little water if the mixture gets too dry.
Add required salt.
Add boiled potatoes and mix carefully, until the potato cubes get coated well with masala, without breaking the pieces.
If required, add more water and salt.
Turn off heat, remove from fire.
Add 2 to 3 drops of lemon.
Sprinkle coriander leaves lavishly.
Serve hot with rice as a side dish or chappathi.
Tips:
If using canned butter beans, you can use it as it is without boiling.
if using dried butter beans, soak overnight, pressure cook it for 5 to 6 whistles or until it becomes soft and gets cooked well. Avoid overcooking.
