Black eyed bean and chickpea usal

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:49:33 GMT

Step 1

Heat the oil in a pot over a medium flame

Step 2

When hot, add the onions and chillies and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions look like pink Jewels.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic, cook for 2 minutes, then add the tomatoes.

Step 4

When the tomatoes have broken down and become paste-like (around 5 minutes), add the salt and spices, and stir-fry for a minute.

Step 5

Pour 1 litre of water into the pot, bring it to a boil, then turn down the heat to medium and leave to bubble away for 8 minutes

Step 6

Stir in the beans, peas, chickpeas and mangetout, cook for about 5 minutes, then take off the heat.

Step 7

Mix in the lemon juice and coriander, taste and adjust the seasoning if need be.

Step 8

Divide the peas and legumes between four bowls, ladle the spiced broth on top and serve.

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Makes leftovers

One-dish