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Pressure cook the beans with 3 cups of fresh water and a pinch of salt for 15-20 minutes until they are soft and tender.","group":"Cooking Beans","title":"Drain the soaking water","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Beans"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate pan, heat ghee or oil. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.","group":"Masala Base","title":"Heat ghee or oil","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Masala Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.","group":"Masala Base","title":"Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Masala Base"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the tomato puree, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. 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