Brazilian Black Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. black beans
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. cumin powder
2 Tbsp. cumin seed
pinch of salt
1 large tomato, chopped

Preparation

Soak black beans overnight in pan full of water.
Saute onion and garlic until brown.
Put beans in and cover with water (about 6 to 7 cups).
Bring beans to a boil.
Add cilantro, cumin seed, cumin powder, tomatoes and salt.
Bring beans to a simmer.
Leave beans to simmer for 2 hours approximately.
Serve with white rice and salsa.