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Spiced kidney bean stew

Spiced kidney bean stew

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A delicious and hearty stew of kidney beans cooked with coconut milk, spices, and cashew nuts.

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Recipe from Gkdeepasulekha (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This stew is a comforting dish that combines sweetness and exotic flavors. It’s perfect for cold evenings or family gatherings.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time1 hr 30 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total2 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodnibbling
  • Estimated cost$8.79 $1.47 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.58
  • $0.25
  • $1.41
  • $0.30
  • $0.30
  • $0.09
  • $4.74
  • $0.83
  • $0.29

Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, soak the lentils without adding any oil, then cook them for ten minutes in boiling water.
  2. Next, add the necessary amount of water to a pot and let it simmer for an hour.
  3. After heating, add the required amount of milk and blend. ≈ 4 min
  4. Add the caramelized sugar and melted butter, then pour the mixture into a mold and leave to cool until it reaches a firm consistency.
  5. Thoroughly mix the additional milk. ≈ 4 min
  6. Once the water has reduced, add the ginger powder, turmeric, and the remaining milk.
  7. Then cook and serve.
  8. Add the toasted coconut, almonds, and raisins after grilling.

The bill

Spiced kidney bean stew

  • Kidney beans - 2 kilograms$0.58
  • oil paint - 100 grams$0.25
  • coconut milk - 1 cup (full-fat milk)$1.41
  • Two glasses of milk - Three glasses$0.30
  • Third glass of milk - Three glasses of milk$0.30
  • Coconut sugar - Coconut extract$0.09
  • Bell pepper powder – about one and a half tablespoons$4.74
  • almond - 25 grams$0.83
  • Cumin powder – one and a half teaspoons$0.29

Total$8.79

that's $1.47 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Kidney beans - 2 kilograms
  • oil paint - 100 grams
  • Syrup - approximately 1/2 kilo (after being reduced)
  • coconut milk - 1 cup (full-fat milk)
  • Two glasses of milk - Three glasses
  • Third glass of milk - Three glasses of milk
  • Coconut sugar - Coconut extract
  • Bell pepper powder – about one and a half tablespoons
  • cashew nut - 50 grams
  • almond - 25 grams
  • Cumin powder – one and a half teaspoons

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