Basic Spiced Bean Casserole

Name: Basic Spiced Bean Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon each of cumin, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and asafoetida; 1 teaspoon each of cumin, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and asafoetida; 1 teaspoon each of cumin, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and asafoetida; 1 teaspoon each of cumin, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and asafoetida; 2 onions, sliced; 2 red peppers, sliced; 1 teaspoon each of cumin, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric and asafoetida; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 tablespoons tomato purée/paste seasoning to taste; 2 dried red chillies; 450 g/1 lb tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato purée/paste seasoning to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 175 g/6 oz/1 cup red kidney beans, pre-soaked

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
5 min

Appears in

The New Vegetarian

By Colin Spencer

Published 1986

About

The pleasure of this casserole is its infinite variability. It is amazing how all types of bean adapt to a huge range of different flavours. Serve with lettuce and egg mould for a satisfying main course.

Ingredients

175 g/6 oz/1 cup red kidney beans, pre-soaked
3

Main course
Gluten-free
Vegan
Spicy

Method

Drain the beans and then boil fiercely in fresh water for 10 minutes. Drain and put to one side. Heat the oil in a casserole, add the spices, garlic, onions, peppers and chillies. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans and cover with 5 cm/1½ inches of water. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the beans are just soft, then add the tomatoes and cook for another 30 minutes. Finally, add the paprika, t