If using dried beans, soak and cook until tender according to packaged directions and set aside.

In a large saucepan heat some vegetable oil over medium high heat and saute 1/2 the onions.

while1/2 the onions are cooking begin to prepare the curry paste

In a bowl, stir together the tomatoes, chilies, curry powder, turmeric, ginger and garlic paste and the other 1/2 of the onion that is not cooked. Add in about 1/4 cup of water and mix all this together well.

Stir the curry paste into the cooked onions and stir well

cook for 3 minutes on medium and reduce heat to low and cover for 10 minutes

Stir occasionally to make sure it does not burn

Add in the Lima beans with about 1/2 cup of water

Stir gently to not crush the beans

Increase the heat to medium and cook for 5 more minutes

salt to taste and add fresh coriander to garnish

Enjoy on its own or with some coriander chutney in a dholl puri

Heaven!