Kidney Bean Chili, Indian Style (Rajma in Masala)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups uncooked kidney beans
• 1 medium onion, peeled,quartered and
• 2 medium onions, peeled,finely chopped
• 1/2 inch ginger, peeled,chopped
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed
• 1 green chili pepper
• 4 red chili peppers
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/4 inch turmeric or 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 10 black peppercorns or 10 black pepper, to taste
• 2 cinnamon sticks or 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons clarified butter
• 1 teaspoon dried mango powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups water