See the priest circling the deity with a flame and then extending it to the temple-goers? This is the arathi ceremony, which occurs multiple times a day at nearly all Hindu temples.
Simmer the dried beans on low to medium heat. Properly soaked beans usually require between 30 minutes and 2 hours of cooking. 4. Consult the proper cooking time of the types of beans you're using. Cooking times will vary depending on the variety of dried bean. 1  Black beans: 60 minutes.  Light/dark red kidney beans: 90 to 120 minutes.
Instructions. Cool cooked black beans to room temperature. Transfer the beans from the cooking pot or can to an air-tight plastic or glass container. Seal the container and refrigerate for up to four days.