How to make Pinto Beans Stew (Khorak Loobia)

Khorak-e loobia is a near and dear dish to my heart not just because it's delicious and healthy but because it brings back treasured memories of when life seemed so simple and all your troubles could be gone with your mother's encouraging words and warm hugs.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup of pinto beans

- 1 small onion

- 1½ cups of water

- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

- 2 garlic cloves

- ½ teaspoon turmeric

- 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce

- Salt and pepper

Direction:

1. Before starting the cooking process, let your beans sit in water for about 5-6 hours.

2. Cut your onion and garlic cloves into slices.

Cook the onions for about 2 minutes in a pot. Add in the garlic.

3. Add in your spices and tomato sauce and mix all and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

4. Add in the beans then add your water.

5. Cook for about an hour or until it forms a thick soup form.

Enjoy!