Tsaramaso sy Kabaro (Malagasy White Lima Beans in Garlic-Tomato Gravy) – Authentic Madagascar Recipe

Ingredients for Tsaramaso sy Kabaro (Malagasy White Lima Beans in Garlic-Tomato Gravy) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) creamy white beans or butter beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups diced ripe tomatoes, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup steamed white rice
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Madagascar seasoning (ginger, sweet onion, fresh thyme, curry leaf note)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in ginger, sweet onion, fresh thyme, curry leaf note and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Madagascar's kitchen.
3. Add creamy white beans or butter beans and diced ripe tomatoes, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in steamed white rice, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.