Blackbean Soup

Method

1. Finely chop onion, garlic and tomatoes.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add onion and saute till light golden. Add garlic and continue to saute till the mixture is golden.
3. Add black beans and saute for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup black tea decoction, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add cooked rice and tomatoes and mix. Add salt and cayenne pepper or degi mirch powder and mix well. Add 2 cups tea decoction and cook for 15-20 minutes or till the tomatoes become a little pulpy.
5. Finely chop coriander leaves and add half of it to the black bean mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with the remaining coriander leaves and serve hot.

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