Dinner for 4

Kerala White Bean Stew

Name: Kerala White Bean Stew
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 15 oz can of white beans; 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 2 tsp whole coriander seeds; 6 black peppercorns; 2 tsp oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 10 curry leaves; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup or more water; 1 tsp lemon or lime juice; 2 tbsp non-dairy yogurt; cilantro (optional)

$9.76for 440 minServes 4

White beans simmer with toasted spices, chilies, aromatics, soy sauce, lemon juice, and non-dairy yogurt.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, a little$3.49/lb typical	a little	$0.16Typical price
	Mint, 3$1.99 each typical	3	$5.97Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Juice, a little$0.04/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Yogurt, 1 oz$0.12/oz typical	1 oz	$0.13Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.76

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Indian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.44 per serving$9.76 for 4

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Ingredients

15 oz can of white beans
1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp whole coriander seeds
6 black peppercorns
2 tsp oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped shallots
10 curry leaves
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup or more water
1 tsp lemon or lime juice
2 tbsp non-dairy yogurt
cilantro (optional)

Steps

Toast the pumpkin seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, then crush them.
Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat, and cook the onion, shallots, chilies, and curry leaves for 6 minutes.
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, cayenne, and crushed spices, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the beans, soy sauce, salt, and water, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from the heat, then stir in the lemon juice, yogurt, and cilantro.

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