Indian Red Beans

Ingredients

• 250 g Dried red beans (Soaked overnight then drained)
• 500 ml Water (For cooking the beans and the sauce)
• 2 c. à soupe Vegetable oil (Sunflower oil or other neutral oil)
• 2 gros Onions (Finely chopped)
• 2 gousses Garlic (Crushed)
• 1 cm Fresh ginger (Grated)
• 1 moyenne Tomato (Coarsely chopped)
• 1 c. à soupe Tomato paste
• 1.5 c. à soupe Tomato coulis
• 1.5 c. à café Turmeric (powder)
• 1 c. à café Cumin (powder)
• 1 c. à café Paprika
• 1 c. à café Cumin seeds
• 2 Bay leaves
• 2 Cloves
• Quelques Black pepper (whole)
• Quelques feuilles Fresh coriander (For garnish)
• Au goût Salt

Instructions

1. Drain the beans

   After soaking them overnight, rinse the beans under cold water and drain them in a colander.

   Time: PT2M

2. Cooking the beans

   Place the beans in the pot, add 40 ml water, 1 tsp turmeric, 2 bay leaves, 2 cloves, a few peppercorns and salt. Bring to a boil then cook for 25 minutes over medium heat.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: Feu moyen

3. Preparing the aromatics

   Finely chop the two onions, crush the garlic cloves, grate the small piece of ginger and cut the tomato into large dice.

   Time: PT10M

4. Sauté the onions

   Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan over medium‑high heat. Add the onions and sauté until golden for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Feu moyen‑élevé

5. Cooking the spices

   Add the garlic, ginger, tomato, tomato paste, tomato coulis, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin seeds and salt. Sauté for 4‑5 minutes, stirring constantly.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Feu moyen

6. Simmer the beans with the spices

   Add the cooked beans to the pan, mix, lightly mash with the back of a spoon to achieve a slightly thick texture. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes, stirring.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Feu vif

7. Finishing and serving

   Taste, adjust seasoning, sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander and serve immediately with basmati rice or chapatis.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

220

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

8 g