Ammalu’s Kitchen

February 5th, 2008

Pinto Bean Stew

I dreaded Pinto beans until I made this stew… I picked the can on an impulse from wild oats because it was on sale for $0.99 and was lying in my pantry for a couple weeks now. I refused to acknowledge its presence until I realized that my refrigerator was almost empty and I had less than an hour to whip up a decent meal for lunch.

Hunger and creativity kicked in at the same time and lo ! this stew was born….

Ingredients:

1 can of Pinto beans (14.5 oz)
1 cup of sliced bell peppers
1 cup of chopped onions
1 cup of diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon chopped coriander

For the popu/tadka/seasoning :

1 teaspoon of urad dal
1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
2 red chillies
A few sprigs of curry leaves
Oil,Turmeric and Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat oil in a skillet and do the popu/tadka/seasoning with urad dal, mustard seeds,cumin seeds, red chillies , curry leaves.

2. Once done, add the ginger garlic paste and fry until done, then add onions and saute until translucent.

3. Add the bell peppers and cook for 2 min. wash the pinto beans and add them to the onions and peppers.

4. Add a cup of water, turmeric, salt and cook covered until done. Garnish with coriander.

This is a real surprise treat ! Tastes great with both rice and roti .

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Comments

Wow, if this is the result of hunger and creativity then I am hoping to see many more recipes like this from u dee:)

sia
February 6th, 2008
Hi Dee, it’s strage but I can’t see my own typing here but wiill leave a comment anyway!:))

Pinto beans dish looks delicious and nutrouos. I always have few cans of beans in my pantry.

Glad to see you back!:))

Asha
February 6th, 2008
Sorry!! Lot of typos in my comment but I am typing blindly!!

Asha
February 6th, 2008
stew looks d-lish! lovely color

richaricha
February 6th, 2008
Nice dish Dee, I’ve used these beans only to make refried beans and in non-Indian dishes, this one is good!

Namratha
February 6th, 2008
It looks very yummy. Def a healthy meal. Bookmarked your recipe.

shriya
February 7th, 2008
Looks delicious. A good healthy recipe. I have to try this. Thanks for sharing.

Uma
February 7th, 2008
lovely dish DEE

sagari
February 8th, 2008
Looks delicious.Nice dish….

rama
February 8th, 2008
I love to savour upon beans, they are so filling.. and delicious. This dish look very tempting. Thnx for sharing.

Mona
March 27th, 2008