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Black Bean Bites in tomato and cream

This Indian Bites leans on tomato and cream to do the heavy lifting. We sear the Black Bean for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.7 from 3,742 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Black Bean Bites in tomato and cream
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tomato and cream elements, and pat the black bean dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the black beans and sear until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the garam masala and the rest of the tomato and cream flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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