Name: Beans in Onion Sauce with Toasted Cumin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil (or vegan butter); 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves; 2 teaspoons oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 bay leaves; 1 whole clove; 1 cup sliced or chopped red onion; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika (or Kashmiri chili powder); 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/3 cup non-dairy yogurt (or non-dairy cream of choice); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 to 1 cup water (or non-dairy milk); 15-ounce can of white beans (northern, cannellini, or butter beans); Fresh cilantro and pepper flakes (for garnish)

Description

A delightful dish featuring creamy white beans enveloped in a silky sauce crafted from caramelized onions and toasted cumin.

Ingredients

Scale

1 teaspoon oil (or vegan butter)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
2 teaspoons oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
1 whole clove
1 cup sliced or chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika (or Kashmiri chili powder)
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup non-dairy yogurt (or non-dairy cream of choice)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 cup water (or non-dairy milk)
15-ounce can of white beans (northern, cannellini, or butter beans)
Fresh cilantro and pepper flakes (for garnish)

Instructions

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1/4 cup chopped onion and 1/4 cup chopped green pepper until onions are golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Add 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves and set aside.
In the same skillet, add 2 teaspoons oil and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds. Toast until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add 2 bay leaves, 1 whole clove, and 1 cup sliced or chopped red onion. Cook until onion is soft (about 5 minutes).
Mix in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Stir well. Add 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Cook until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
Mix in 1/3 cup non-dairy yogurt and gradually add 1/2 to 1 cup water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
Gently fold in the rinsed and drained 15-ounce can of white beans. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve in bowls, topping with the reserved onion-pepper garnish and fresh cilantro and pepper flakes.

Notes

Feel free to adjust spices and use your favorite types of beans.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: beans, onion sauce, cumin, vegan recipe, comfort food