Punjabi Red Beans Recipes

Steps:

• drain beans and place in large saucepan. add 4 c water and bring to boil. reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until beans are very soft, about 1 hour.
• meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet and saute onion until it is well browned. add garlic, ginger, and turmeric and stir for 2-3 minute add tomato puree, coriander, and cumin, and simmer until sauce is thick. stir this sauce into the pot of beans when they are tender, and add the chiles and salt.
• simmer, uncovered, for another 15-20 min to allow flavors to meld. stir in butter if using.
• this dish tastes best the day after it's made. reheat gently over medium heat to serve.

Steps:

• Rinse and drain kidney beans.
• Heat the oil on medium to medium high.
• Add cumin seeds, ginger, and chilies. Sautee until cumin seeds darken, about one minute, or how you like.
• Add tomatoes with the water from the can. Simmer uncovered until the liquid has reduced quite a bit, again to your preference. The longer you simmer, the tastier it will be!
• Add the rest of the spices and mix well.
• Add the kidney beans and mix well.
• Add the water. Simmer uncovered until the liquid has evaporated to the consistency you like. Feel free to add more water, or add less to begin with.
• About 15 minutes before you expect it to finished, add the chopped cilantro and stir.
• Garnish with the rest of the cilantro when you are ready to eat it!

Steps:

• Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
• Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.