Coconut beans (Maharage Yanazi)

Ingredients:

• 2 onions, chopped 
• 2 tomatoes, chopped and peeled 
• 1-2 garlic cloves,chopped  
• 5 cardamom seeds
• Pinch cinnamon
• 1 tsp (5ml) curry powder
• 2 cups (500ml) coconut milk
• 1 cup (250ml) vegetable stock
• 1 tsp (5ml) salt
• 2 cups (250g) dry butter beans, soaked
• Pinch sugar
• Parsley or coriander, for serving
• Crusty bread, for serving

Method:

1. Fry onions and tomatoes in a pot until softened, about 5-8 minutes. 
2. Add remaining ingredients and season with salt.
3. Cook for 15-20 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has thickened and still just covering the tender beans. 
4. Add a pinch of sugar to taste. 
5. Scatter with parsley or coriander, and serve with bread.