Kidney Bean Curry

50 Classic Curries by Manisha Kanani (p82)

The original recipe calls for 1 1/4 c dried beans, soaked, then cooked in double their volume of plain water for 60-90 min. (Boil hard for 10 min first to deactivate the toxins. Kidney beans are like that.)
Serve over rice.
In 12-inch skillet.
Fry, until beginning to sputter, 2 min.
1/2 t cumin seeds
Soften, 5 min.
1 onion, sliced thin
1 green chili, finely chopped
1-inch piece ginger root, grated
Until fragrant, ~1 min.
2 cloves garlic, minced
Add, 5 min.
2 T curry paste
1 t ground cumin
1 t ground coriander
1/2 t cayenne (or less)
1/2 t salt
Add, 5 min.
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • Stir in, cover, simmer, 15 min.
  • Season, adjust consistency.
2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans
2 T chopped cilantro
extra water, if necessary
Garnish.
extra chopped cilantro