1 (3-inch [7.5-cm]) cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
1 black cardamom pod
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced (1
cup)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups (792 g) cooked whole beans or
lentils (kidney beans are traditional)
2 cups (474 mL) water
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon red chile powder or cayenne
2 heaping tablespoons minced fresh
cilantro
- In a food processor, process the