Kwati (Mixed Bean Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Mixed sprouted beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 0.5 tsp Red chili powder
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 6 cups Water
• 2 tbsp Cilantro

Instructions

1. 1The day before you plan to cook, place the 2 cups of mixed sprouted beans in a bowl and cover them with plenty of water. Let them soak overnight.
2. 2The next day, drain and rinse the 2 cups of mixed sprouted beans thoroughly.
3. 3Place a large heavy-bottomed pot on the stove over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the 1 medium onion, which has been chopped into small pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 4Add the 1 medium tomato, which has been chopped into small pieces, and the 4 cloves of garlic and 1 tablespoon of ginger, which have been minced. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened, about 3-4 minutes.
5. 5Stir in the 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder. Cook, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. 6Add the drained and rinsed 2 cups of mixed sprouted beans to the pot. Stir everything together to coat the beans with the spices and vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7Pour in the 6 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 45-50 minutes, or until the 2 cups of mixed sprouted beans are tender when bitten.
8. 8Stir in the 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro. Serve the Kwati hot.

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