Zanzibar Beans in Coconut Sauce

Legumes - Pinto bean - -

• 6 T oil
• 450 g / 1 lb sweet potatoes, cut into 2 cm / 3/4 inch cubes
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 5 cm / 2 inch piece of root ginger, peeled and chopped
• 4 black peppercorns, coarsely ground
• 6 cloves, coarsely ground
• 4 cardamom pods, split
• 2 t ground turmeric
• 6 green chillies, cut into quarters lengthwise
• Handful of fresh coriander leaves
• 400 ml / 14 fl oz canned coconut milk
• 450 g / 1 lb cooked beans (pinto, black-eyed or cow pea)

posted by Mr Falafel