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Chilled Lima Beans with Fresh Dill
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By : Rehana Khambaty
Category : International cuisine, Western, Bean Recipes
Time Taken : 15-30 mins
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Method
  1. Rinse lima beans.
  2. Soak in water to cover for 6 hours, or overnight.
  3. Drain and rinse again. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add cumin, onion, garlic and ginger.
  6. Stir and cook until onion starts to brown, about 4 minutes.
  7. Add tomato, coconut and cilantro, reduce heat and cook until tomato is soft.
  8. Transfer to a blender, add 1/4 cup of the water and blend until smooth (If necessary, add more water to facilitate blending).
  9. Combine beans, tomato-onion mixture and remaining water in a heavy 2 quart saucepan.
  10. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until beans are tender, but still hold their shape, about 1 hour.
  11. Add cayenne, paprika and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  12. Garnish with fresh dill.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup - large dried lima beans
1/2 tbsp - vegetable oil
1/4 tsp - cumin seeds
1/2 cup - chopped onion
2 - garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
1/2" piece - fresh ginger, peeled
1/2 cup - tomato, peeled & chopped
2 tbsp - flaked coconut
1 tbsp - chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp - cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp - paprika
2 1/2 cups - water
1 tbsp - chopped fresh dill
salt to taste
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