Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tablespoon    vegetable oil
   3      large         onion -- chopped
   4      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      teaspoon      ground cumin
   1      teaspoon      ground coriander
   1      teaspoon      cayenne
     1/4  teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      ground turmeric
   6      large         potatoes -- diced
   4      large         tomatoes -- sliced
     1/2  cup           water
   2      cups          frozen lima beans
                        salt to taste
     1/2  cup           cilantro leaves -- for garnish

Preparation:

In skillet heat oil over medium heat for 1 minute, add onions and fry for about 1 minute. Add garlic and ginger and continue frying for 1 minute. Add ground spices, mix well and add potatoes and tomatoes along with water and cook covered for 12 minutes. Add lima beans, mix, and cook for 5 minutes. Just before serving add salt and garnish.