Lobio (Georgian Red Bean Stew)

Process

1. Prep:
   1. Bean Cooking
      1. Cook for up to 90 minutes - should be soft enough to crush easily
      2. RETAIN SOME BEAN COOKING WATER
   2. Onion: finely dice
   3. Grind the walnuts to a coarse paste (not powder, not butter)
   4. Crush fully approx 1/3rd of the beans with a masher
   5. Roughly crush the remaining beans
   6. Toast and grind the coriander seeds
2. Heat the oil on medium-low
3. Add the onion; cook 10-12 minutes until soft and slightly translucent; do not deeply brown
4. Add the garlic, cook 30 seconds
5. Add the spices, toast gently 30 seconds, do not burn
6. Add the beans, walnut paste, half the reserved bean liquid. Simmer 5-8 minutes. It should thicken.
7. Add the salt and msg, simmer 1 minute; taste for seasoning.
8. Add the vinegar, coriander, simmer 2-3 minutes
9. Serve warm not hot.