Refried Beans

It is the most important ingredient for VegetariaMexican food. Refried Beans are not at all refried. Homemade refried beans can be served as a low-fat side dish, or with Mexican rice, Nachos or wrapped up into a burrito or used while making Tacos, Tostada, Mexican Pizza. These refried beans are vegetarian and vegan.

No. of Servings: 4 cups
Preparation Time: 15 min



Ingredients:

• 2 teacups red kidney or pinto beans (rajma)
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 to 3 green chillies, finely chopped
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seed powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Wash the beans and soak in water overnight. Next day, drain.
• Add the tomatoes, garlic, green chillies and one onion and put to cook in a pressure cooker. Drain. Keep aside the drained water.
• Heat the oil and fry the remaining onions for 1/2 minute.
• Add the beans, chilli powder, cumin seed powder and salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Mash the beans coarsely.
• If the mixture dries, add the drained water.
• Serve hot.

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