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Indian Red Beans

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

A vegetarian dish with flavors from northern India, made with tender red beans simmered in a spicy tomato sauce, dried fenugreek and fresh coriander. Ideal for a comforting meal rich in plant protein.

MediumIndianServes 4

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Source Video
6h 11m
Prep
1h 31m
Cook
55m
Cleanup
8h 37m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$4.53
Total cost
$1.13
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Soaking the beans for 6 hours
  • Initial and final cooking of the beans until tender
  • Preparing the tadka (tempered spices) without burning the seeds
  • Final simmer with tomatoes and fenugreek

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot oil splatters during the tadka.
  • Handle the pot with gloves or a sleeve to avoid burns.
  • Use oven mitts to remove the lid from the hot pot.

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