These masala beans are a flavoursome way to upgrade your baked beans. Onions, spices and coriander are added to humble baked beans transforming into a moreish breakfast.
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 2servings
Calories 208kcal
Author Shivani Raja
Ingredients
1thumbGingerfinely grated, or 1/2 tsp ginger paste
1cloveGarlicfinely grated, or 1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/3Red Onionfinely diced
1/2tbspSunflower Oil
1/4tspCumin Seeds
1/4tspMustard Seeds
1/4tspTurmeric
1/2tspGround Coriander
1/2tspGround Cumin
1/4tspChilli Powder
1/8tspGaram Masala
1tinBaked Beans
1Green Chilislit
1tbspFresh Corianderchopped
1/2tspButter
Instructions
Add the sunflower oil, cumin seeds and mustard seeds to a medium sized saucepan over low-medium heat.
Once the seeds begin to crackle in the oil, add the diced red onion, ginger and garlic to the pan and stir until coated in the oil.
Cook the aromatics until slightly browned, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking.
Add the ground spices to the pan: turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, chilli powder, and garam masala.
Cook for 3-5 minutes stirring regularly until the masala begins to smell good.
Add the tin of baked beans and slit green chilli (optional) to the pan. Stir to combine.
Continue cooking the masala beans until fragrant and heated through.
Finish with the butter and chopped fresh coriander, and enjoy with hot buttery toast and chai.
Notes
Store leftover masala beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.