This easy BLACK-EYED PEA MASALA Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
1?3 cup vegetable oil or 1/3 cup ghee 1 -2 green chili, minced 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion, diced 1 inch gingerroot, peeled and minced 4 1?2 teaspoons curry powder or 4 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 2 1?2 teaspoons turmeric 1?2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup freshly chopped tomatoes salt, to taste 2 1?2 cups dried black-eyed peas, soaked in water for 3-4 hours 1?2 cup plain yogurt 2?3 cup chopped cilantro
DIRECTIONS
Drain your peas. Heat oil/ghee (allow to melt) in a medium heavy pot over medium heat and fry chiles, garlic, onion, and ginger for approx 6 minutes. Add your curry powder/garam masala, turmeric and cumin, and then add the tomatoes. Cook for approximately 3 minutes until it begins to thicken and add your peas and salt to taste, along with 4 cups of water. Allow water to boil and then reduce your heat, cover and cook for approximately 2 hours until your peas are done and the sauce is nice and thick. After the peas are done, fold in your yogurt (may wish to use a little more or little less to your tastes) and cilantro, and serve. This goes well with rice or with chappati/roti. Garnish with minced cilantro.
by: love4culinary
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