Sweet Bean Curry Recipe: Cheap, quick and super tasty!

A rescue recipe for when there's nothing in the fridge, or when you fancy something cheap, delicious and filling.

Sweet Bean Curry Recipe

40-gram red kidney beans, soaked overnight

A knob of butter

½ small onion, sliced

½ small apple, cored and chopped

40-gram mushrooms, sliced

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 ½ teaspoon unbleached flour

²/₃ cup bean stock or bean stock and water

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon chutney

1 tablespoon golden raisins

1 tablespoon creamed coconut, grated or chopped

A fresh herb sprig and quarters of hard-boiled egg, to garnish

Method of preparation
Drain the beans, place in a pan and cover with cold water.
Bring to boil and boil vigorously for 10-15 minutes, then lower the heat and boil for about 1 hour, until the beans are tender but still whole. Drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a pan and cook the onion until it is very brown, stirring occasionally.
Add the apple and mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the curry powder and flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Gradually add the bean stock or bean stock and water and stir until smooth.
Add the seasoning, lemon juice, chutney, raisins, and cooked beans and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Just before serving, add the creamed coconut and stir until dissolved.
Serve hot, garnished with a fresh herb sprig and egg quarters.

Absolutely love this recipe! It's great on its own, it's so cheap to make and fills you up! Will definitely be making again.