If you soaked the beans, place them in a large pot, add 4 cups of water and bring to boil on a high heat. If not, quick soak them as above), then proceed form here on.

Mix the chopped onion, garlic or pepper with the tomatoes and pour it into the pot of beans

Add the Palm-oil, seasoning, thyme and chili powder into the mixture along with the stock cube

Reduce the heat and leave to cook for 30 – 35 minutes, stirring every so often until the water soaks through and the beans are reddish-brown. Make sure they are soft to taste. Add more water or palm-oil if required.