Curried Beans is a traditional South African recipe for a classic preserve of green beans and onions with peaches and tomatoes in a spiced vinegar syrup flavoured with curry powder. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic South African version of: Curried Beans.
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Ingredients:
6 medium onions, cut into 3cm pieces
1kg green beans, trimmed and cut into 3cm lengths
4 tsp mild curry powder
1 tsp finely-ground black pepper
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground turmeric
10 whole cloves
4 lemon leaves (or Kaffir lime leaves)
190g sugar
250ml white wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves
5 large tomatoes, blanched and peeled
410g peaches, pitted and sliced
Method:
Bring a pan of lightly-salted water to a boil, add the onions and beans and cook for about 6 minutes, or until done through but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
In the meantime, combine all the remaining ingredients in a large pan. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved then bring to a low simmer and cook slowly for 10 minutes.
Add the boiled vegetables, return to a low simmer and cook gently until the sauce is thick. Spoon into glass jars that have been sterilized and warmed in an oven. Seal with vinegar-proof lids and store in a cool, dark place.
