Black beans Gravy in Tamil | Recipe # 262

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk provides a dairy-free option while regular milk is more budget-friendly.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are a healthier alternative, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

Soak black beans overnight or for 6 hours.

Pressure cook the soaked black beans for 3 whistles.

Grind the tomatoes to a paste.

Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaf and poppy seeds.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

Add the tomato paste and cook until soft.

Mix in turmeric, coriander, cumin, and red chili powders; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the cooked black beans and garam masala; stir well.

Simmer for a few minutes until thickened.

Season with salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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