Lubya: One Pot Afghan Red Kidney Bean Curry

Name: Lubya: One Pot Afghan Red Kidney Bean Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon coriander (8g); 1 teaspoon cumin (2g); 1 15 ounce canned diced tomatoes (28g); 1 medium onion, red, yellow, or white (110g); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 15 ounce canned kidney beans (57g) (drained); 1.5 cup vegetable broth (352g); salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup basmati rice (185g); Cilantro, diced green onions, ginger and/or lime wedges

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Make Lubya, a smooth Afghan kidney bean curry, for dinner tonight. This simple, one-pot dinner transforms the humble kidney bean into a soft curry. Don’t let the word ‘curry’ fool you—this recipe is mild, using only two gentle spices: cumin and coriander.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:18:48 GMT