Black Bean Coconut Curry Vegan

Have all ingredients ready - this gets done very quickly

Heat oil in a saute pan. Add the garlic and ginger. Followed by the onion and cilantro. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onions are nice and translucentPro tip - it is important to always saute the veggies and spices well at each stage to get the maximum flavor.

Add the spices and a little of the liquid from the beans. Cook spices for about another minute until fragrant. Next, add the coconut cream and cook for 3 minutes.Pro tip - cook on low heat adding a few more tablespoons of water as necessary making sure you get a nice aroma from the spices.

Add the black beans and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for a minute or two more. Mash a few beans into the sauce. This will thicken the sauce.

Server with steamed white rice, chapati, naan, or even with crusty bread.