Mixed Curried Beans Recipe

Ingredients : Serves 4

100 g/4 oz/0.5 cup butter or margarine 2 onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 15 ml/1 tbsp ground coriander (cilantro) 5 ml/1 tsp garam masala 5 ml/1 tsp chili powder 400 g/14 oz/1 large can of tomatoes, chopped 5 ml/1 tsp sugar 300 g/11 oz/1 medium can of red kidney beans, drained 300 g/11 oz/1 medium can of borlotti beans, drained 300 g/11 oz/1 medium can of haricot (navy) beans, drained Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method : Melt the butter or margarine and fry (saute) the onions until just browned. Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute, then add the coriander, garam masala and chili powder and fry for a few seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and sugar and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans, season to taste and heat through thoroughly before serving.