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Saag Butter Beans

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A hearty and comforting dish combining creamy butter beans with spiced saag (leafy greens), offering a nutritious and flavorful vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 400g (14 oz) canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 250g (9 oz) spinach or mixed saag, chopped
  • 200ml (3/4 cup) vegetable stock or water
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp cream or coconut cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
  3. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden.
  4. Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chilies, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add ground coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add butter beans and stir to coat in the spices.
  7. Add chopped spinach or saag and pour in the vegetable stock or water.
  8. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the greens are tender and the beans are warmed through.
  9. Season with salt and lemon juice. Stir in cream or coconut cream if using.
  10. Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Notes

  • You can substitute butter beans with chickpeas or cannellini beans.
  • Use frozen spinach for convenience.
  • Add a pinch of chili powder for extra heat.

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Keywords: saag, butter beans, vegetarian curry, Indian stew, healthy dinner

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