Whatever Bean Curry Indian Recipe

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Whatever Bean Curry Indian Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry beans, soaked 4 hours and drained, or 3 cups cooked beans of choice
  • 2 teaspoons safflower or other neutral oil
  • 1 cup chopped red or white onion
  • 1 to 2 green chiles, chopped (remove seeds to reduce heat)
  • 1 (2-inch) knob of ginger chopped, or 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 6 cloves garlic or 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • good pinch of asafetida (omit to make gluten-free)
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
  • 4 medium tomatoes, chopped (3 1/2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon raw sugar
  • 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish

    • Method

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat
  • Add the onion and green chiles, and cook until translucent, 6 to 8 minutes
  • Add the ginger and garlic
  • Mix well and cook for 1 minute
  • Add the cumin, turmeric, cayenne, asafetida, and garam masala
  • Mix well, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute
  • Add the tomatoes, lemon juice, and 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Mix well
  • Partially cover, and cook until the tomatoes are saucy, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Mash the larger pieces in between
  • Add the beans, sugar, and water
  • Cover, and cook for 30 minutes
  • The beans should be tender enough to mash easily
  • Mash some of the beans
  • Taste, and adjust the salt and spices, if needed
  • Add more water if needed, and cook longer if necessary
  • Kidney beans and chickpeas will take 40 to 60 minutes to cook through
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve hot
  • Pressure Cooker: For dried beans that have been soaked a few hours: Follow Steps 1 and 2 in a pressure cooker
  • Add beans, sugar, and water
  • Close and lock the lid
  • Pressure cook for time according to the beans used
  • Let the pressure release by itself
  • Mash some of the beans
  • Taste and adjust salt and spice
  • Garnish with cilantro and vegan butter, if using, and serve hot
  • Serve with flatbread or rice.

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