Black beans are available throughout the year. Dried beans are generally
available in prepackaged containers as well as in bulk bins. Black beans
curry serve with roti and parata.
Health Benefits:
Black beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most
legumes. In addition to lowering cholesterol,black beans' high fiber content
prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these
beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance
1 Red chilly
4 curry leaves
salt to taste
Red chilly powder to taste.
Coriander for garnishing.
Preparation:
1. Soak black beans for at least 8 hours with water.
2. Wash them properly. Pressure cook them with sufficient water and little bit
of salt.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard,cumin seeds,red chilly. When mustard starts
popping add curry leaves.Fry for a min.
4. Add chopped onions. Let the onion become light brown colour add ginger
and garlic paste.
5. Add tomatoes, turmeric, salt and stir well and cook till the tomatoes absorbs
the flavour.
6. Take 4 tbs black beans make a fine paste.
7. Add black beans paste and mix well. Cook for a while.
8. Add cooked black beans. Bring it to boil.
9. Add chilly powder and mix well. Cover to Cook on medium heat up to 10min.
10.Finally garnish with Cilantro (Coriander).