Dry Curried Beans Recipes

DRY CURRIED BEANS

Steps:

• If using desiccated coconut, soak in warm water to cover 1 hour and drain well in a sieve.
• Heat oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook mustard seeds, cumin, dals, asafetida, chile, and curry leaves, stirring occasionally, until mustard seeds begin to pop. Stir in beans, water, and salt to taste and simmer, covered, until beans are just tender and most of water is evaporated, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in coconut.
• Dals are dried legumes.

DRY FRIED STRING BEANS

Steps:

• Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and stock in a small bowl.
• In a medium saute pan, heat the 3 tablespoons of oil and caramelize the garlic until golden brown. Add 1 cup of the oyster mixture and reduce to a glaze.
• In a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the peanut oil to 375 degrees F. Add the beans and fry for about 20 seconds. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Add beans to sauce and toss until beans are well coated. Transfer to plate. Garnish with Thai basil or scallions.
• Prepare an ice bath. Separate the garlic into cloves and remove the ends of each clove. Fill a small saucepan with water. Salt lightly and bring to a boil. Carefully drop the whole cloves into the water and blanch for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into the ice water to stop the cooking process. Repeat the process. Drain the garlic and dry it well. The peels should slip off easily. Cut the garlic into slices and use as needed.
• Yield: 3/4 to 1 cup

DRY-CURRIED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 12-inch heavy skillet, then simmer briskly, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender and liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 6 to 9 minutes.

CURRIED BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add the chopped onion and saute on medium heat till soft.
• Add all the powders and the water and fry on low heat till the smell of the raw masala has gone.keep stirring.
• Add the can of beans and stir till well mixed.
• Add 1 tbsp coriander leaves and the spring onions,cover and let cook on low for another 2 minutes.
• Garnish with the remaining chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve with toast or what your heart desires --
• Enjoy!
• {There is no need to add salt.}.

VEGETARIAN BEAN CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in the lentils and garlic, and season with curry powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and raisins. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.