Kwati (Mixed Bean Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Mixed Sprouted Beans (9 types)
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
• 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
• 6 cups Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. 1Place a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the 2 tablespoons of Mustard Oil and heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
2. 2Add the 1 medium Onion, chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; and 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced to the pot. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Add the 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped, to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened, about 3-4 minutes.
4. 4Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder, 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. 5Add the 2 cups Mixed Sprouted Beans to the pot and stir well to coat them evenly with the spices.
6. 6Pour in the 6 cups Water and add the 1 teaspoon Salt. Stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 45-60 minutes, or until the beans are tender when pierced with a fork.
7. 7Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped. Serve the Kwati hot.

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