Discover the flavours of South Africa with Spinach and Doubla Beans Curry

For a taste of South Africa, consider trying Spinach and Doubla Beans Curry. Begin by peeling and boiling 270–280g of doubla beans for 10 minutes. In a pot, heat oil and add mustard, cumin, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves. Once the seeds pop and curry leaves begin to splutter, add sliced green chillies and cook until soft. Include onions and cook until translucent, then add garlic and ginger paste.

Cook for about 30 seconds before adding Kashmiri chilli powder, curry powder, and turmeric. Stir well and add the pre-boiled doubla beans, seasoning with salt. Mix thoroughly to coat the beans evenly with the spice blend. Add a splash of water to deglaze the pot, cover, and cook for a few minutes for the flavors to meld. Next, add the spinach, a portion at a time, stirring as you go.

Cover and cook until the spinach wilts and reduces in size, taking around 8 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking. Add chopped tomatoes and remaining green chillies, covering and cooking until the tomatoes soften and dissolve into the curry. Give everything a final mix before turning off the heat to let the flavors deepen and harmonize.