Name: Curried Butter Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 59 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Indian

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January 26, 2026

Curried butter beans are a comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights and when you crave something hearty, spicy, and satisfying. This vegan curry is packed with tender butter beans in a creamy, spiced tomato and coconut sauce. Whether you're a huge fan of butter beans or looking for a delicious vegan butter bean curry recipe, this dish is sure to impress. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread for the ultimate comforting meal.

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Curried Butter Beans

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the diced onion (about 150 g) and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5-6 minutes.

Stir in the grated ginger (2 tablespoons / 30 g), crushed garlic (2 cloves / 10 g), and chopped serrano pepper (10 g), and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add 2 tablespoons of curry powder (14 g), 1 teaspoon of garam masala (5 g), 2 teaspoons of salt (10 g), ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes (1.5 g), and the whole dried Thai chili (2 g). Stir well to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Pour in 1 cup of chicken stock (240 ml) and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Add the can of crushed or diced tomatoes (28 oz / 800 g) and the coconut milk (15.5 oz / 440 ml). Stir to mix, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Add the drained and rinsed butter beans (three 15.5 oz / 440 g cans) to the skillet. Stir to coat the beans in the sauce.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice (15 ml), then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Serve warm.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bean Soaking Technique 💧
If using dried butter beans, soak overnight with a pinch of baking soda to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
Layered Spice Building 🌶️
Toast whole spices and curry powder in oil for 30-45 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
Coconut Milk Emulsion Trick 🥥
Gently stir coconut milk into the curry to prevent separation, using a figure-eight motion to create a smooth, creamy texture.
Fresh Chili Heat Control 🔥
Remove seeds from serrano or jalapeño peppers to moderate heat level while maintaining fresh pepper flavor.
Finishing Fresh Cilantro Technique 🌿
Chop cilantro just before serving and sprinkle on top to preserve its bright color and maximize aromatic oils.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.