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Title: Red Kidney Beans with Turnips
Categories: Entree Ethnic Vegetarian
Yield: 6 Servings

1cRed kidney beans, soaked
4mdTurnips (14 oz)
1/4tsSont (ground ginger)
1/4tsTurmeric
1tsSalt
1/2tsCayenne (reduce if desired)
4tbOil
1mdOnion, cut into half rings
3 Garlic cloves, chopped

Combine kidney beans with 5 c water & bring to a boil. Boil vigorously for 10 minutes, reduce heat & simmer, partially covered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Meanwhile, peel turnips & cut into wedges. Combine sont, turmeric, salt & cayeene in a small bowl with 1 tb water.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, brown the turnip wedges & remove. Stir-fry the onions until brown. Reduce heat a little & add garlic. Stir for a few seconds & add spice paste. Stir once & turn heat off.

When beans have cooked for 45 minutes, add turnips & onion mixture to them. Let the beans finish cooking. Serve with rice & green vegetables.

Madhur Jaffrey, "A Taste of India"

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