Primary Beans x Tarka

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Ingredients

1/2 lb Primary Beans of your choice (we used Flor de Mayo beans)

Garlic

Cilantro

Fresh Jalapeno

1/2 white onion

Recipe by Umaimah Sharwani

Primary Beans x Tarka

We teamed up to create a recipe inspired by rajma, a traditional South Asian comfort food with beans simmered in a rich, spiced tomato gravy. Tarka is a heat-activated chili oil—the heat releases the oils and flavors of spices, enhancing their aroma and taste. Drizzle the tarka over tender, brothy beans for a meal that's simple yet rich in spice and complexity.

20 minutes

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METHOD

1
Prepare the beans: Cook beans according to the Primary Beans cooking guide in the cooking vessel of your choice. Once cooked, remove the aromatics and set aside.
2
Activate the Tarka: add 2-3 TBSP to a pan over low-to-medium heat.
3
Serve: Divide the brothy beans into bowls, top generously with tarka, and serve with yogurt, lemon, and toasted pita.

METHOD

1
Prepare the beans: Cook beans according to the Primary Beans cooking guide in the cooking vessel of your choice. Once cooked, remove the aromatics and set aside.
2
Activate the Tarka: add 2-3 TBSP to a pan over low-to-medium heat.
3
Serve: Divide the brothy beans into bowls, top generously with tarka, and serve with yogurt, lemon, and toasted pita.