WHITE BEAN AND COCONUT CURRY (V)

Heat a good glug of sunflower or coconut oilin a large pan over a medium heat .
Add 1 tsp of mustard seeds and cook till they start to pop .
 12 curry leaves and 1 onion thinly sliced .
Stir until the onion softens .
Add 1 tbs of minced ginger ,2 tbs of minced garlic , 1 dsp of curry powder , 4 cardamom pods ( lightly bruised ), 1 tsp of ground turmeric , 1/2 tsp of chilli powder , 1 tsp of ground coriander .
Continue to stir to combine until fragrant .
Now add 165ml of coconut milk along with 200ml of water and bring to a simmer , continue to cook until it thickens slightly .
Add 2 x 400gm cans of cannellini beans that have been rinsed and drained .
250 gm punnet of cherry tomatoes (halved ).
1 dsp of sugar
Juice of 1 lime .
Now simmer till the tomatoes soften slightly .
Stir through chopped coriander  ( optional )
Serve with rice and naan bread .