Beans With Lentils And Coconut Food

TOMATO, RUNNER BEAN & COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan. Add the onion and cook for 5-10 mins on a medium heat until softened. Add the paste, coriander stalks and lime zest, and cook for 1-2 mins until fragrant. Tip in the red lentils, coconut milk and 400ml hot water, and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 15 mins. Meanwhile, put a pan of water on to boil and cook the rice following pack instructions.
• Add the tomatoes and runner beans to the lentils and cook for a further 5 mins. Drain the rice. Add the lime juice to the curry, check the seasoning and sprinkle over the coriander leaves. Serve with the rice and lime wedges for squeezing over.

BEANS WITH LENTILS AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Top and tail the beans and cut into short lengths.(I prefer to finely slice the beans as they cook quicker ). In a pot boil 4 cups water and cook the beans till just soft.
• In the meanwhile, heat the oil in a pot and fry the onions, add the cooked lentils and all of the spices. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
• Drain the beans and add to the spice mixture, stir to coat with the spices and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the coconut and stir.
• Adjust seasoning and add salt if required.
• Serve and enjoy.
• We are having this tonight along with a tender steak.