This delicious vegan bean curry recipe is spiced with flavours from the west coast of India.
Each serving provides 345kcal ,12g protein, 22g carbohydrate (of which 3g sugars), 20g fat (of which 5g saturates), 13g fibre and trace salt.
Ingredients
- 2 x 410g/14oz tins of black eyed beans (or use 225g/8oz dried beans, soaked overnight and cooked)
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1cm/½in stick cinnamon
- ½ – 2 tsp crushed chilli flakes
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 10 curry leaves (fresh or dried)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 5cm/2in piece fresh ginger, grated
- salt to taste
- 550ml/1pint water
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh coconut, grated (optional, but do not use desiccated)
Method
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Drain and rinse the beans, and mash a few lightly with fork.
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Put the cumin, coriander, fennel and fenugreek seeds with the cinnamon stick into a small heavy-based frying pan. Roast on a medium heat, stirring frequently until the spices change colour and become aromatic, taking care not to burn them.
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Grind the roasted spices into a fine powder in a coffee grinder, and add crushed chilli flakes.
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Heat the oil over medium heat. When hot, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Remove the pan immediately from heat, cover, and let the seeds and leaves crackle and pop.
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Put the pan back on heat, add the onion and cook until light golden. Add the ginger and garlic, and cook for a further 30 seconds.
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Add the beans, ground spice mixture, salt, and water, and bring to the boil.
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Turn the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Top with coriander leaves and fresh coconut, if using, and serve with rice or flatbreads.
Source: BBC
