Tuna Tostada with Watermelon Slaw

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Vegetable oil or peanut oil

6 corn tortillas

6 (4-ounce) pieces top-quality ahi tuna

Olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

3 cups Vegetarian Black Beans, recipe follows, or regular black beans, heated

1 cup seeded, diced watermelon

1 cup watercress

1 jalapeno, julienned

4 radishes, julienned

1 lime, juiced, plus 6 lime wedges

6 ounces feta, crumbled

Vegetarian Black Beans:

1 pound black beans, soaked in cold water over night and drained

1 small red onion, diced

1 stick celery, diced

1 bay leaf

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 bunch green onions, chopped

8 to 10 fresh basil leaves

1/3 bunch cilantro, chopped

1 teaspoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Salt and freshly ground pepper