Canned Beans with Indian Spices

1. 1

   Pour the oil into a small pan and set over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   When hot, put in the asafetida and cumin.

3. 3

   Let the cumin seeds sizzle for 5 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the onions and turn heat to medium.

5. 5

   Stir and cook the onions until they have browned a bit.

6. 6

   Add the tomatoes and stir a few times.

7. 7

   Now add the cayenne and turmeric.

8. 8

   Stir once or twice and add the contents of the can (beans and liquid, if organic, otherwise just the beans and the same amount of water as liquid) as well as about 4 tablespoons water.

9. 9

   Stir and bring to a simmer.

10. 10

    Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Add as much salt as needed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.