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 Traditional american muslim dish:
 
 2 deep-dish prepared pie crusts (optional)
-2 (15.5 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
+2 (15.5 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained (this is 1 heaping cup of dried beans)
 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
 1/2 cup butter, melted
 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon