Iraqi White Bean Stew

Iraqi White Bean Stew
Ingredients

# 1 cup dry white beans , soaked over-night and cooked in the morning until they are half-done
# 400 g lamb
# 1 medium onion , finely chopped
# 4 tablespoons corn oil (or any oil you usually use)
# 2 tablespoons tomato paste
# 1 cup crushed tomatoes
# 1 teaspoon curry powder (i prefer madras curry powder-product of india with green label)
# salt and pepper

Directions

1. put the lamb meat in a pot, cover with water.
2. bring to the boil,let it boil for about 30 minutes, lower heatand let it simmer for about 1 hour.
3. in another pot, fry the onions in corn oil on medium heat until it becomes transparent.
4. add the beans and tomato paste,stir for about 1 minute until the mixture is well-blended.
5. add the crushed tomato and the spices and the remaining water of boiled beans (or 2 cups water).
6. bring the mixture to a boil, let it boil for 15 minutes, lower the heat and let it simmer for 60-90 minutes.
7. serve with rice and green salad.