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Bowl of Mix Saabut Dahl

Mix Saabut Dahl (Mixed Bean Curry)

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 Minutes
  • Total Time: 35 Minutes
  • Yield: 5.5 Cups 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian Inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Mix Saabut Dahl (Mixed Bean Curry) is the kind of Indian comfort food that instantly warms you up from the inside out.


Ingredients

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Base Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onions
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger

Food Processor Ingredients:

  • 1 – [ 14.5 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes, drained, rinsed
  • 1 – [ 4 oz. can ] chopped mild green chiles, undrained * 

Spice/Herb Ingredients:

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala (+/-) *
  • ½ teaspoon coriander (+/-)
  • ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) 

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] black beans, drained into a bowl, then rinsed *
  • 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] kidney beans, drained into a bowl, then rinsed *
  • 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] cannellini beans, drained into a bowl, then rinsed *
  • ¾ cup bean aquafaba (from beans above) *
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons tahini (+/-) *
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 

Optional Ingredients:

  • Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro

Serving Ideas:

  • Steamed rice
  • Naan, injera, lavash, pita, or flatbread


Instructions

  1. Place all the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well, set aside.
  2. Drain all the beans in a colander over a bowl to capture the aquafaba, set aside. Rinse the beans well, set aside.
  3. Place all the Food Processor Ingredients into a food processor, process until all the ingredients are finely minced, set aside.
  4. Place the finely chopped yellow onions into a large skillet and sauté on medium-high to soften, approximately 7 to 9 minutes.
  5. Lower the heat to medium, then add the garlic and ginger to the skillet, sauté for one minute.
  6. Then add the Spice/Herb Mix to the skillet, stir well to thoroughly mix in the spices throughout the mixture. Sauté for one minute until the spices become fragrant.
  7. Then add the Food Processor Mix (petite diced tomatoes and green chiles), into the skillet, stir well.
  8. Add ¾ cup aquafaba, water, and tahini, stir well to thoroughly mix, then add the beans. Simmer for for 10 to 15 minutes.
  9. Then add the finely chopped cilantro to the skillet, stir well, and cook for 3 minutes.
  10. Taste test for additional seasonings; if needed, add and simmer for several minutes.
  11. Remove from the stove and allow to sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
  12. After 5 minutes, stir well, top with additional chopped fresh cilantro, then serve with naan, injera, lavash, pita or flatbread, and/or steamed rice.

Notes

Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.   

Serving:  5 (makes 5 ½ cups)