Red Kidney Beans With Turnips - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. red kidney beans
4 medium-sized turnips
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into fine half rings
2 to 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped

Preparation

Pick beans over and wash well.
Soak overnight; drain.
Put red kidney beans in large pan.
Add 5 cups water and bring to boil.
Boil vigorously for 10 minutes. Turn heat down and simmer, partially covered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until cooked through.