Refried Beans, Diabetic Friendly
by Tarla Dalal

Famous Mexican recipe made healthy by adding more veggies and making it more fibre rich and nutritious. This healthy version of refried beans is worth a try!

Use these beans in recipes like Burritos or serve it with Baked Tortilla Chips .

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Refried Beans, Diabetic Friendly recipe - How to make Refried Beans, Diabetic Friendly

1/2 cup soaked and boiled and coarsely mashed rajma (kidney beans)
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp oil
salt to taste

Method

Heat the oil in broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and 2 tbsp water and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the capsicum, rajma, chilli powder, cumin seeds powder, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Use as required.