Mixed Bean Masala with Yellow Rice
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Asian, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/3 onion
- 1 cloves garlic
- 1/3-inch piece of ginger, peeled
- 1/3 tablespoon water
- 2/3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (more if canned tomatoes are unsalted)
- 1/3 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce cans beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus more for serving
- Chopped fresh chilies or red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
- Fragrant Yellow Rice, for serving (recipe "Frangrant Yellow Rice")
- Plain yogurt, for serving (optional)
Directions
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Roughly chop the onions, garlic and ginger. Process in a food processor or blender until a smooth paste forms, adding up to 1 tablespoon water if needed.
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the cumin, garam masala and coriander. Fry the spices for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Add the onion-ginger paste and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring, until most of the added water has evaporated. Add the salt, tomatoes, beans, cilantro and chilies or pepper flakes, if using. Bring to a boil and lower heat. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro and serve over rice, with a dollop of yogurt on the side.