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Bodi ko sadeko (black bean salad)

A fresh salad of cooked black beans tossed with onion, chili and coriander, then brightened with lemon. It is a very popular snack or starter in the hill regions of Nepal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

119 kcal per serving

Protein
6 g
Carbohydrates
11.2 g
of which sugars
3 g
Fat
4.3 g
of which saturated fat
0.7 g
Fiber
5.5 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Drain the soaked beans and cook them in unsalted water for 35 to 40 minutes, until tender but not falling apart.
  2. Drain them and let them cool to room temperature.
  3. Finely slice the red onion, tomato and green chili.
  4. Finely chop the coriander.
  5. Put the beans in a bowl with the onion, tomato, chili and coriander.
  6. Season with salt, cumin, ground chili, lemon juice and mustard oil.
  7. Mix gently and serve at room temperature.

Variations and tips

Summer version. Add cucumber cubes for extra freshness.

More ideas

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