Afghan-Style Bean Curry

The Afghan dish called lubya (sometimes spelled lobia) is a simple curry made with kidney beans. In our version, we use Roman or pinto beans, which have a creamier, more yielding texture than kidneys. The ingredients are few and the cooking time is brief, but the flavors in this vegetarian dish are rich, aromatic and satisfying. Serve with warmed flatbread to scoop up the beans or with basmati rice.