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Black Eyed Peas Curry

Simple spices, tomatoes, fresh onion, ginger and black eyed peas. This mouthwatering and proteineous curry will soon become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boiled cut potatoes
  • 250 gm cooked and drained black eyed peas
  • 1 lemon squeezed to juice
  • 2 paste of onions
  • 4 paste of tomatoes
  • 2 green chillies ( optional )
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
  • 1/2 tsp whole cumin
  • 1 tej patta leaf
  • 2 dried red chillies
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 3/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp jeera powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp kasoori methi
  • salt to taste
  • oil for cooking
  • vegetable stock or water as required

Instructions
 

  • Select the cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the dried whole cumin seeds, red chillies and tej patta. Fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the onions, ginger and garlic. Saute until fragrant and the onions start to become translucent. Be sure not to burn either. If you see this happening add more oil or turn down the saute heat.
  • Quickly add the tomato paste, ground cumin and ground coriander. Combine and cook for a minute mixing frequently.
  • Add the cooked potatoes and turmeric powder. Mix in garam masala powder, chili powder, green chillies ( optional )fresh lemon juice, and salt. Finally add stock or water & throw in the black eyed peas.
  • Mix and simmer for a few more minutes until the curry becomes thick. Season with dry Kasuri Methi leaves crushed grossly between the palms. Adjust the sauce thickness to taste.
  • Add salt and garam now. Also feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste. Add freshly chopped cilantro ( optional ).
  • Serve with hot with cooked rice, or alongside fresh roti. Add some crunch with some fresh onions and cucumber slices.

Notes

One can sauté or shallow fry the potatoes for added taste and flava. If you prefer it this way add the fried potatoes towards the end.
You can skip potatoes, totally option. I add to make it kids friendly.
Add chopped spinach or steamed broccoli makes it more wholesome and nutritious.
If you prefer mild flavours add coconut milk to the sauce.
Spice level can always be adjusted to your taste.