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This delicious Afghan kidney bean curry is made with a spiced tomato gravy and sweet caramelized onions. It's quick and easy to make and so flavorful!

Afghan Kidney Bean Curry (Lubya)

tbsp coconut oil, divided

coriander seed

tsp whole cumin seed

tsp dried mint (optional)

15 oz can (1 1/2 cups) whole tomatoes

red onion, small dice, some reserved for garnish

garlic,

vegetable broth

kidney beans (2 15 oz cans)

tsp black pepper,

salt,

cilantro

basmati rice, to serve

Melt 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy...

Melt 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the coriander and cumin and cook for about a minute or until the aromatic and a shade darker. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn.

Add the dried mint and the tomatoes and...

Add the dried mint and the tomatoes and their juices to the pot (watch for splattering!), and mash them a little. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for around 7 minutes until they break down and are saucy. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth, making sure to vent.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to...

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot and melt over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to turn golden. Then add the minced garlic, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, stirring often so it doesn't burn.

Once the onions are nice and caramelized add...

Once the onions are nice and caramelized add the broth, the spiced tomato sauce, kidney beans, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered on low heat for about 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Garnish with cilantro (if desired) and minced red...

Garnish with cilantro (if desired) and minced red onion and serve with basmati rice.

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Lubya is a delicious Afghan curry made with kidney beans and a spiced tomato sauce. It's super easy to make, comes together quickly, and is naturally vegan and gluten free!

An Afghan dish consisting of pan fried eggplant and tomatoes topped with a garlic yogurt sauce.

Borani Banjan (Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce)

Yogurt Sauce:

plain Greek yogurt

garlic clove, minced

salt

Eggplant:

peanut oil

eggplant, ends

salt & pepper

yellow onion, thinly sliced

fresh tomatoes, chopped

garlic cloves, minced

water

tsp red pepper flakes

Step 1

Combine the Yogurt Sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Generously season the eggplant rounds with salt and pepper on both sides. When the oil is hot fry the eggplant until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the eggplant to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.

Step 3

Add the sliced onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic, and 1/4 tsp salt to the onions and stir to combine. Cover the pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer with the lid on for 5 minutes. Season onions and tomatoes with salt & pepper to taste.

Step 5

Add the water to the pan and increase heat to medium. Place the fried eggplant on top off the onions and tomatoes and sprinkle the red pepper flakes on top. Continue to simmer, uncovered, until the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer to a serving plate and top with the yogurt sauce.

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