Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Black eyed Peas Curry

Ingredients
Black eyed peas 1 cup
Onion 1 large chopped
Tomatoes 2 finely chopped
Green chillies 2 chopped
Ginger paste 1 tsp
Garlic 3 cloves chopped
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Garam masala 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tbsp
Cilantro chopped

Method
Soak the black eyed peas overnight
Pressure cook with salt until 3 whistles to turn soft
Heat oil in a pan
Add cumin seeds. Once they sizzle add green chillies, ginger and garlic
Stir fry for few seconds and add onions and salt
Saute till they turn translucent
Add tomatoes and cook till they turn mushy
Add turmeric, red chilli, cumin, coriander powder and garam masala. Adjust salt
Add boiled black eyed peas and water and simmer for 10 mins
Garnish with cilantro
Serve hot with rice or parathas

Cooking Time - 25 mins
Servings - 4

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