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Black Eyed Beans with Aromatic Spices
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Black Eyed Beans with Aromatic Spices

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Black Eyed Beans with Aromatic Spices is built for real-life cooking: straightforward prep, dependable flavour, and a satisfying finish.

This refreshed version is easy to follow, weeknight-friendly, and ideal for serving as a hearty family meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion finely chopped medium
  • Salt to taste
  • 5cm/2in piece Ginger grated fresh
  • 2 Garlic crushed cloves
  • 60ml Vegetable Oil
  • 550ml Water
  • 30ml Coriander leaves

Method

1h30m1h 30m
  1. Drain, rinse, and partially mash the black-eyed beans.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, dry roast the cumin, coriander, fennel, and fenugreek seeds along with the cinnamon stick over medium heat. Stir frequently and remove from heat when the spices release their aroma, but be careful not to burn them.
  3. Grind the roasted spices into a fine powder using a grinder. Stir in the crushed chilli flakes.
  4. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Immediately remove from heat, cover the pan, and wait for the seeds and leaves to crackle.
  5. Return the pan to the heat, add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns light golden. Stir in the grated ginger and crushed garlic, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
  6. Add the beans to the pan, followed by the ground spices, a pinch of salt, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves and optional grated coconut before serving. Enjoy with rice or flatbreads.

Notes

Taste and adjust seasoning near the end for the best final balance.

If the sauce reduces too much, loosen with a small splash of hot stock or water.

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