Ecomely

Language

Lobio nadugi (bean dish with walnut cream): recipe illustration
Everyday meals

Lobio nadugi (bean dish with walnut cream)

Cooked red beans mixed with a walnut cream, fried onion and coriander. A rich, creamy vegetarian dish typical of everyday Georgian family meals.

Made it? Rate this recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans overnight, then drain them and cook in fresh water for 1 h to 1 h 15 until tender.
  2. Drain the beans, keeping a little of the cooking water.
  3. Fry the sliced onion in the oil for 10 minutes until well browned.
  4. Blend the walnuts with the garlic, coriander, vinegar, fenugreek and a little cooking water to make a thick cream.
  5. Mix the walnut cream and the beans, add half of the golden onion and season.
  6. Plate the dish, top with the remaining onion and pomegranate seeds, then serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Use well-drained canned red beans and reduce the cooking to 5 minutes.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.