ingredients:
1 (15 oz.) can of Red Kidney Beans (drained)
2 medium Onions (chopped)
6 Plum Tomatoes (chopped)
4 cloves of Garlic (Adrak) (minced)
2 tbsp. of Fresh Ginger Root (Adrak) (minced)
6 sprigs of Cilantro/Coriander Leaves (Hara Dhania) (minced)
5 Whole Cloves
10 Black Peppercorns
1 (1-inch) piece of Cinnamon Stick (Dal Cheeni)
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp. of Red Chilli Powder (or to taste)
Salt (to taste)
Water (as needed)
3 tbsp. of Canola Oil
directions:
1) Heat oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Stir in the cloves, whole black peppercorn, cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf. Cover the pan as the pepper tends to splutter right out of the pan and can cause burns! Let heat for 1 minute.
2) Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the sliced onions. Saute until the onions are soft and almost translucent. Mix in the tomatoes and saute well. (For a great taste, saute until almost dry.)
3) Raise the stovetop`s temperature to a medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in the chili powder, red kidney beans and salt; mix well. Slowly add water a small amount at a time. You are adding water to create a gravy, only add water until the gravy has reached the consistency that you would like. For a smoother gravy, cool and blend the sauteed mixture before adding the red kidney beans. Garnish with cilantro.
Serving Size: 2
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Recipe Category: Main Course Beans
Recipe Ethnic Group: Indian