Indian-Style Fusion Pinto Beans

I’ve called this bean dish “Indian-style” because in Indian cooking when making dal or beans, we typically sauté onions, garlic, chili and tomatoes in oil. Here I’ve applied this technique to pinto beans, which are commonly found in Mexican cooking – giving this a fusion twist.

My daughter’s friend’s mom originally shared with me a recipe for Indian-style pinto beans. With her guidance over the phone, I made it and it turned out great. She later forgot her own recipe, but luckily I