Black Beans are popular in Latin American cuisine. It is a good source of nutritional antioxidants. Beans contain no cholesterol, are low in fat and high in fiber and protein and they are cheap. Sometimes they are called the poor man’s meat. Dried black beans have black skin, creamy white flesh. Black beans taste wonderful and goes well with rice and any Indian bread.
Ingredients:
1 Cup black beans
2 Medium onions
2 Teaspoons minced garlic
1 Medium green chili –chopped-
(Remove the seeds and membrane
to reduce the heat)
2 Medium ripe tomato or 2
tablespoons tomato sauce
3 Tablespoons plain yogurt (optional)
1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 Teaspoons coriander powder
½ Teaspoon red chili powder
½ Teaspoon turmeric powder
½ Teaspoon garam masala or to your
taste
1 Bay leaf
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1½ Teaspoon salt or to your taste
3 Tablespoons chopped coriander
leaves
½ Cup fine chopped onions for
garnishing