Recipe From the Diwali Party

OK Here's a recipe from the party:
Black Eye Bean Curry
2 Cans Black Eye Beans (Drain,Rinse)
1tbsp Cumin
1 tbsp Coriander
1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
1 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
4 tbsp Olive Oil
10 Bay Leaves
1 Medium Red Onion, chopped
2 Cloves Elephant Garlic
2" Fresh Ginger, Grated
Salt to Taste
1 Pint Water (more if too thick)
Cilantro Chopped

1. Mash some of the beans (with a fork) just a bit after drained and rinsed. Place all spices in large pan w. the oil. Roast on Medium Heat. Stir Frequently, take care not to let them stick to the pan, they will become aromatic.
2. Add the onion and cook until light golden. Add ginger and garlic. Cook until aromatic. Taking care not to burn. Stir frequently.
3. Add beans, salt, and water, bring to a boil, stir a bit so they do not stick to the pan.
4. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add a little bit of water if too thick.
5. Seve warm with plenty of chopped cilantro on top. Also nice w. a dollup of plain yogurt. (Feel free to use a bit more of the spices when trying this recipe out. For example I used 1.5 tsp Fenugreek and it was tasty.)