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Refried bean dip
Smashed spiced beans under melted cheese. Rajma, but make it game night.
45 minTime
11 gProtein each
mediumSpice
8hPlan ahead. Soak for 8 hours first; the 45 minutes come after.
Frijoles refritosMake it your way
Grandma's wayTex Mex refried bean dip with melted cheese.
The original339kcalsame
11 gproteinsame
8 gfibresame
45minutessame
Rajma, dry (dried red kidney beans)¾ cup dry rajma or pinto beans
Onion1 small, chopped
Garlic2 cloves, minced
Cumin powder (ground cumin)1 tsp
Kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp
Jalapeño1, chopped (or green chilli)
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)1 tbsp
Lemon juice2 tsp
Saltto taste
Cheddar cheese⅔ cup, grated
Sour cream¼ cup
Coriander leaves (cilantro)2 tbsp
Tortilla chipsto serveMethod
- 1Soak beans overnight and pressure cook with salt for 5 whistles, then let pressure release naturally.
- 2Fry onion, garlic and jalapeño in oil until soft; add cumin and chilli.
- 3Add beans with a little cooking water and mash in the pan to a thick paste. Add lemon.
- 4Spread in a dish, top with cheddar and bake at 200 C for 10 minutes.
- 5Top with sour cream and coriander; serve with chips.
Serve it like thisServe bubbling in the baking dish with tortilla chips around and extra salsa on the side.