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June 27, 2008, by: Admin

Black-eyed Peas Curry

Black-eyed peas in a spicy gravy.

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Category: Vegetarian

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Soak Black eyed peas in water for 2 hours. Cook till they are tender. Soak tamarind in water for 10 minutes. After that squeeze and extract the tamarind pulp. Add water each time to extract the pulp. Extract the tamarind pulp of 2 to 3 cups.

Chop onion into small pieces.Cut brinjal in length-wise. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and Urad dal. Once it splutters add curry leaves and Onion, fry till it turns into transparent. Add brinjal and fry for few minutes. Add Turmeric powder , asafoetida, Chili powder, Salt and fry till the smell of masala goes out. Add Tamarind pulp, a pinch of Sugar and 1 or 2 cups of water. Bring this to boil once and then keep the stove in medium flame. Cook till the oil oozes out and the curry becomes thick. Finally add the cooked black eyed peas and cook for few more minutes. Then remove from heat.

Black-eyed Peas Curry

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June 27, 2008, by: Admin Black-eyed Peas Curry
Black-eyed peas in a spicy gravy.
Servings:	Time Needs:	Category: Vegetarian
Ingredients Black eyed peas - 2 cups Tamarind - A lemon size ball Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp Urad dal - 1/4 tsp Curry leaves a few Onion - 1 Brinjal - 3 Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Asafoetida a pinch Chilli powder 2 Sugar a pinch Salt to taste Oil 2 tsp
Instructions Soak Black eyed peas in water for 2 hours. Cook till they are tender. Soak tamarind in water for 10 minutes. After that squeeze and extract the tamarind pulp. Add water each time to extract the pulp. Extract the tamarind pulp of 2 to 3 cups. Chop onion into small pieces.Cut brinjal in length-wise. Keep aside. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and Urad dal. Once it splutters add curry leaves and Onion, fry till it turns into transparent. Add brinjal and fry for few minutes. Add Turmeric powder , asafoetida, Chili powder, Salt and fry till the smell of masala goes out. Add Tamarind pulp, a pinch of Sugar and 1 or 2 cups of water. Bring this to boil once and then keep the stove in medium flame. Cook till the oil oozes out and the curry becomes thick. Finally add the cooked black eyed peas and cook for few more minutes. Then remove from heat.