Butter Bean Curry (Mauritian style)

Sisi Green
Sisi Green @cook_110370731

This dish is known as 'Cari Gros Pois' in Mauritius. It's a staple in Mauritian cuisine, typically enjoyed with flatbreads like farata or roti. I’ve simplified the recipe using basic ingredients to make it super budget-friendly and easy to whip up. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out—I’d love to hear your feedback!

Butter Bean Curry (Mauritian style)

This dish is known as 'Cari Gros Pois' in Mauritius. It's a staple in Mauritian cuisine, typically enjoyed with flatbreads like farata or roti. I’ve simplified the recipe using basic ingredients to make it super budget-friendly and easy to whip up. Give it a try and let me know how it turns out—I’d love to hear your feedback!

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Ingredients

30 Mins
4 people
  1. 1/2 cupButter beans (soaked overnight)
  2. 2potatoes (peeled and chopped in large cubes)
  3. 1small red/white onion (diced)
  4. 1 tspcumin seeds (optional)
  5. 4 tbsptomato puree
  6. 1 tbspginger and garlic paste
  7. Spice mix: 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp chilli powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, dried fenugreek leaves (optional), salt to taste
  8. 2 tbspoil
  9. Cilantro/ Spring onion for garnish

Cooking Instructions

30 Mins
  1. 1

    Pressure cook or boil the butter beans and potatoes until soft.

  2. 2

    In a pot over medium heat, add oil and diced onions. Sauté until the onions turn lightly brown, then add cumin seeds and the ginger-garlic paste.

  3. 3

    Mix the spices with 1/2 cup of water and pour it into the pot with the onions. Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil rises to the surface.

  4. 4

    Next, add the boiled butter beans and potatoes, then pour in enough water to cover the mixture. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.

    Garnish with cilantro and spring onions and serve hot. Enjoy!

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