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.
Place the lid on the pot and cook the beans until they're tender -- typically between 90 minutes and 2 hours. Check the beans occasionally and add more water if necessary. The water should remain slightly above the level of the beans. Drain any remaining water and use the beans in soups, casseroles or sauces.